Top end help

[gymrat86]

Hey its me again, when i tried to take off the top end how do I prevent the coolant from leaking out. as soon as I loosened the nuts on the top end, coolant started seeping through. I dont have a service manual and need help with checking my piston. when i open up the top end what am i looking for? Let me know
-Paul

 

[StuckinJersey]

Paul - service manual is like 20 or 30 bucks get it will be a big help. Also check this link to the main site has a top end tips section and pictorial. -Good Luck!

http://www.dirtrider.net/justkdx/tech_tips.html

 

[NM_KDX200]

You're supposed to drain the coolant first. This is my least favorite part of a top end job. Now that you've leaked coolant all over everything, be absolutely sure you change your transmission oil (a good idea after any top end job anyway).