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Old 10-04-2014, 09:01 PM
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Still slightly leaking at drain bolt gasket/o-ring. First was at carb bowl gasket. Now after replacing both o-rings, it still leaks at drain bolt o-ring. I think a larger o-ring will solve the leak. Where can I find a "fatter" o-ring for the drain bolt?
 
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Old 10-04-2014, 11:07 PM
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Hardware stores sell a lot of different sized O-rings. You may be able to get one there.
 
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Old 10-04-2014, 11:23 PM
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That was my next step after asking here. Hopefully I can find something next time I drive 20 miles to the nearest o-ring store. I live off the beaten path kind of.
 
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Don't know what year model you have,but takes metric size o rings.Is it leaking from the drain bolt gasket or possibly from the needle and seat through the over flow? Have you installed a carb kit?http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARB-REBUILD-REPAIR-KIT-POLARIS-SPORTSMAN-500-2003-2004-2005-03-04-05-/230385051279?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35a404e68f&vxp=mtr
 
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