Been a long time since I had a motor burn coolant. Anybody give me a detailed explanation of what a plug should look like when it is burning coolant?
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Been a long time since I had a motor burn coolant. Anybody give me a detailed explanation of what a plug should look like when it is burning coolant?
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Pull your spark plug. If it looks absolutely brand new, even though its been in there for a while, you've got a sign of a coolant leak into the cylinder. It's being steam cleaned everytime you run the engine.
(That info was from a different site, no first-hand experience)
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THANK YOU. Mine is coming out greyish black like it is running rich. Not clean like new for sure. Even long wide open run same. Thanks again.
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88 TRX LRD,39MM pwk,Durablue+4.Nice rider
85 250r West Coast +4,Durablue +4,Boyesen rad valve,Keihin 39mm,Rad double row carrier
86 250R west coast +4,Durablue+4,Maier plasitcs, Keihin, Boyesen,Wiseco big bore kit
85 350x-all new everthing,trailer queen,all OEM-NOT FOR SALE!!
4-FL400R HONDA PILOTS.See my section on the page!
2-85 T-3 Tecates all the bells and whistles
85 T-3 project trike in works
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Are you sure its burning the coolant? It might pass through seals and go in the tranny oil.
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No, I was not sure. I did have a water pump impeller seal leak due to a pitted shaft on the impeller but I changed it out. I also changed out the head and installed a new gasket as well due to a slight leak on that(exterior) to insure I had covered all bases. I still have residual coolant coming out with the oil but I changed it 3 times and each time it appeared to come out cleaner. I cannot say for sure the impeller seal leak is fixed as the residual coolant in the bottom end makes the oil cloudy, not milky, but cloudy. I did drain the oil and let it sit to see if the motor was causing it to foam, but it did not clear up after an hr of sitting. I am using Valvoline 10w 40 no synthetic.It was raining hard here yesterday so I could not take the Tecate out for a plug chop, I just idled it and some slight 1/4 throttle which sucks. Heres a picture of the oil, it has since cleared up alittle
Last edited by mudbogger; 04-17-2011 at 08:36 AM.
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88 TRX LRD,39MM pwk,Durablue+4.Nice rider
85 250r West Coast +4,Durablue +4,Boyesen rad valve,Keihin 39mm,Rad double row carrier
86 250R west coast +4,Durablue+4,Maier plasitcs, Keihin, Boyesen,Wiseco big bore kit
85 350x-all new everthing,trailer queen,all OEM-NOT FOR SALE!!
4-FL400R HONDA PILOTS.See my section on the page!
2-85 T-3 Tecates all the bells and whistles
85 T-3 project trike in works
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That picture is before impeller shaft and head replacement-forgot to mention. The oil is coming out a lot clearer but still cloudy. OH, BTW motor is a fresh rebuild Tecate 85 T-3 with fresh jug, everything soup to nuts.
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88 TRX LRD,39MM pwk,Durablue+4.Nice rider
85 250r West Coast +4,Durablue +4,Boyesen rad valve,Keihin 39mm,Rad double row carrier
86 250R west coast +4,Durablue+4,Maier plasitcs, Keihin, Boyesen,Wiseco big bore kit
85 350x-all new everthing,trailer queen,all OEM-NOT FOR SALE!!
4-FL400R HONDA PILOTS.See my section on the page!
2-85 T-3 Tecates all the bells and whistles
85 T-3 project trike in works
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