Head bolt....leaking coolant
May 18, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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I have also never replaced the head bolts...never had a problem either. I did have a problem with a leaking aftermarket head gasket though. It only lasted about 3 hours! I replaced with an OEM gasket and haven't had a problem since. The Polaris gasket actually feels a little heavier duty than the aftermarket gasket I had.
May 18, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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I'm going to go ahead and just order a polaris head gasket - seems to be the best thing to do. Just sucks that i cant locate one at a nearby polaris dealer. Wanted to go ride this weekend.
May 18, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Originally posted by: MaineMudder3
Did you put new headbolts? Just as in automotive applications, once a headbolt is properly torqued to spec either foot pounds then twist-turn torque or just foot pounds, it is stretched to its elastic limit and therfore should be replaced if ever taken out to replace such a thing as the head gasket. More then likely the bolt or bolts won't properly torque the second time.
Did you put new headbolts? Just as in automotive applications, once a headbolt is properly torqued to spec either foot pounds then twist-turn torque or just foot pounds, it is stretched to its elastic limit and therfore should be replaced if ever taken out to replace such a thing as the head gasket. More then likely the bolt or bolts won't properly torque the second time.
May 18, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Originally posted by: cornbread2
The 400L does not have "head bolts". It has studs and nuts and they do not need to be replaced unless damaged.
Originally posted by: MaineMudder3
Did you put new headbolts? Just as in automotive applications, once a headbolt is properly torqued to spec either foot pounds then twist-turn torque or just foot pounds, it is stretched to its elastic limit and therfore should be replaced if ever taken out to replace such a thing as the head gasket. More then likely the bolt or bolts won't properly torque the second time.
Did you put new headbolts? Just as in automotive applications, once a headbolt is properly torqued to spec either foot pounds then twist-turn torque or just foot pounds, it is stretched to its elastic limit and therfore should be replaced if ever taken out to replace such a thing as the head gasket. More then likely the bolt or bolts won't properly torque the second time.
May 30, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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Just wanted to say thenks for the help guys. Ended up getting the polaris head gasket. Put it back together and only had a chance to run it for 10-15 minutes. Didnt see any leaks, so hopefully it'll stay that way.
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