Help KDX220 Coolant Leak After Top End

nls2299

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Aug 20, 2010
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Did my first top end ever. Followed manual to a T.
Hadn't got to installing pipe yet.
Came out and noticed coolant on floor.
Traced back to dripping from exhaust opening.
Quarter size drop on floor after 1 week.
Loosened and re-tightened nuts on head back to 18 ft-lb per manual.
Now waiting to see if that fixed it.
Anyone else ever had this issue???
Thanks guys.
 
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All new Cometic gasket kit. When I first installed I did not check torque spec. Week went by and just noticed a small spot. Went out this morning, loosened and then re-torqued all to exact spec. Waiting to see if problem is resolved.

Okiewan

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Dec 31, 1969
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I assume you used new gaskets?. If it’s all properly torqued, it should be good. Were the gaskets you took off okay?

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nls2299

Member
Aug 20, 2010
21
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All new Cometic gasket kit. When I first installed I did not check torque spec. Week went by and just noticed a small spot. Went out this morning, loosened and then re-torqued all to exact spec. Waiting to see if problem is resolved.
 
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