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[QUOTE="WR250F_Rider, post: 94684, member: 23304"]
Nope... I didnt have to remove the carb.

I didn't have any gasket sealer at all (and being such a green mechanic, I didn't know I'd need any) so I didn't put any on...  There is a rubber gasket already there, so I just put it back where it was.  I am pretty sure that isn't the problem now though... I think the gasket sealer is more of a long term thing really... I am going to get some tonight though.

I do have a usa spec 2001 WR250F.

Since posting, I think I found my problem... I had difficulty finding TDC, so I (stupidly, after the cam cover was off) adjusted the chain manually till I found TDC.  the problem with this is that I did it while the tensioner was out (i think) and I think its out of whack as a result.

BTW... don't be discouraged by me... I really have almost no experience working on bikes, so I probably shouldnt have even attempted to do much more than remove the gas tank.

I have tried the exhaust baffle in and out.

I did wind the timing chain tensioner before re-assembly.

I THINK (I am not sure if I understand 100% what your refering to here) I alligned the timing marks.  I did find TDC.

Randy
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