Help!! Replacing top end on a 04 yz 250, how do i get the coolant out of crankcase???

[dnchevyman]

i just pulled the top end off of my 2004 yz 250 today after melting the exaust side of the piston.when i pulld the cylinder off, the coolant went into the crankcase! how do i get the coolant out???? help me!!!

 

[ellandoh]

relax, youll be ok

many ways to get it out, personally i like the air hose for that job. my first post here, i got these folks to help me get a circlip out by turning the entire bike upside down, which isnt too hard with the subframe off

 

[TimberPig]

A Shop Vac , with a piece of fuel hose taped into the end of the nozzle works well. Easier is to drain the coolant before pulling the cylinder.

Make sure you fix the cause of the seizure before reassembly, or you'll be doing it again shortly.

 

[dnchevyman]

yeah, putting fmf pipe to replaced dented up stock pipe, new piston gaskets, etc. and re-jetting carb. that should prevent another meltown, eh?

 

[TimberPig]

So long as its not a crank seal leak that took it out :nener: