hey guys,

I got a quad for a really good price because it needs work. I must be dumb because I can't get the engine out. I have removed all connections, pulled the rear end and took all the engine bolts out except one that I can't figure out. It is the rear upper pass thru bolt. Took the nut off and the bolt won't slide out. It looks like there is a spacer/sleeve the bolt goes thru but when I turn the bolt the spacer/sleeve turns as well. I can't take off the engine mounts from the frame because they are welded on. Some advice please.

 

I need some help please. I tried to drive it out today thinking it was rusted but all it did was bend the mount.

 

Really no one has anything to say? Come on people. I need help please.

 

I've been working on quads for almost ten years full time, and very rarely have had to remove engines. I don't do a lot with Yamahas but there isn't much on a Kodiak you can't get at with the engine in the frame, so few people on this forum will have removed a 2002 Kodiak engine.

 

Hello,


Since you are familiar with kodiaks.

My wheel drive has quit on my 2002 Yamaha kodiAk.

When I drive down the road I can feel the machine lift up then it seems to go back down.

Could this be the 4 wheel drive engaging and disengaging ?

 

Your wheel drive?

 

Sorry 4 wheel drive

 

It really could be 2 separate issues. I'm guessing the problem you are having is carb related. A little more info on the timing of the issues would be helpful.

 

When I drive down the road I litteraly feel the machine lift up, not a surge in power. The a few seconds later, the machine seems to come back down.

I also hear some clunking by the right frt tire.

I has some work done on the 4 wheel drive last yr, even though it doesnt work, it feels like it's trying to engage and disengage going down the road.

 

If you apply the front brakes only while trying to go forward, then the rear drive can lift the quad up on its suspension. I suspect you have some major drag in the front drive system. Does it also pull to one side or the other?

I just sold my 01 Kodiak project. Hit in the front, but one sweet-driving ATV, with full auto, and a very effective engine braking system. This was the nicest looking and driving utility ATV I have ever had.

MERRYMAN is correct that you rarely have to remove the engine, even with major damage to fix.