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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 10:23 PM
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i am new here.i have a new 500 ho with only 40 miles on it and when i leave it set in my grage for a couple day's i have a little spot of collant on the floore can you help
 
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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Where does it seem to be coming from? It's possibly the water pump seal. This is a common leak on Polaris.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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<< Where does it seem to be coming from? It's possibly the water pump seal. This is a common leak on Polaris. >>

 
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 10:49 PM
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seems to be comeing from under the over flow tank could it still be purging out the traped air?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 11:13 PM
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It could still be purging itself. Another thing to check is if the black plastic elbow on the bottom of recovery tank is cracked. I have a 2001 Sp400 with 700 miles and it spits out antifreeze through the vent hole on top of red cap. Usually only does it when it's been runnin hard.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 06:39 AM
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the level in the coolant recovery tank is a little high when i get done riding it and then it will go back down it does not leak rite away it will take a couple days i think it is still pushing the air out i don't get to ride it much i took it around the yard a little last night and parked it this time when i see it leaking i will find it i hope
 
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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<< the level in the coolant recovery tank is a little high when i get done riding it and then it will go back down it does not leak rite away it will take a couple days i think it is still pushing the air out i don't get to ride it much i took it around the yard a little last night and parked it this time when i see it leaking i will find it i hope >>

 
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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<< the level in the coolant recovery tank is a little high when i get done riding it and then it will go back down it does not leak rite away it will take a couple days i think it is still pushing the air out i don't get to ride it much i took it around the yard a little last night and parked it this time when i see it leaking i will find it i hope >>

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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 10:06 PM
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i found the leak there is a small hole on the right side of the water pump on the bottom that looks like there should be a plug in it it is a small hole like you would see on a car or truck water pump that is where it is comeing from
 
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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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Just had that fixed on my 500ho. Sounds like you need a mechanical water pump seal. This requires a specialty tool. If done incorrectly the motor will most likely have to come out and be split to repair. May as well have the water pump seal and small rubber washer put on also. If is is this new it should be under warranty.
 
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