Coolent Leak - AGAIN

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will77
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Coolent Leak - AGAIN

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guys, last night i posted my final pics....well i thought i had. beeen out today for its first ride and disaster strikes again. collent leak

can anyone advise why this hole is there and why its leaking all my coolent away? what can i do to fix this??

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thanks in advance as always
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I think that normally means the water pump seal needs replacing
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Garry wrote:I think that normally means the water pump seal needs replacing
thanks Garry, oh poo... sorry for my non mechanical knowledge of this engine but is this a Engine casing off job? i have pulled the propellar cover off and and removed the propellor and its looking like side casing is to come off to get any further?
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yep, you need to remove the entire right engine casing.
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