Diagnostic needed...

[RayRod1219]

Do I have a problem here? Doesn't look right.

[LOST IN MN]

Leaking exhaust gasket. Jug gasket might be leaking also but can't really tell from the pic whether it's running down from the exhaust or another leak.

[Scope75]

Exhaust gasket leak. Replace it and use some hi temp copper sealant on both sides of the gasket and you should be good to go.

[robmob]

The goo is coming from the exhaust. It doesn't take much for the gasket to leak once the bolts start to back out. I have had that same thing happen a few times and it made a nice mess to clean up. I now make sure to tighten down the header bolts every time I stop.

[LOST IN MN]

We need O-ring gaskets. Someone get on that!!!!

[RayRod1219]

I can't seem to tightened the right header screw all the way. The curve on the header doesn't let me get a long hex wrench in there. What do you all recommend?

[Scope75]

You'll need to use a ball tip Allen on it or cut one down to fit.

[robmob]

Originally Posted by RayRod1219

I can't seem to tightened the right header screw all the way. The curve on the header doesn't let me get a long hex wrench in there. What do you all recommend?

I cut one down to work. I am actually able to tighten down the bolts between runs without removing the body with this.

Originally Posted by robmob

Getting to one of the header mounting bolts using a Bartolone Pipe can be an issue even with a ball end driver. If you aren't careful, you could strip out the head of the bolt.

My solution to this is to take a one of the inexpensive T handle allen drivers that comes with the 5ive or Baja and cut it off as shown using a Dremel cut-off wheel.



Now I have a nice long handled allen driver that is short enough on the end to fit into the hard to access bolt and provide enough leverage to tighten the bolt completely.

[Scope75]

Red loctite on the bolts helps keep them from backing off too.

[RayRod1219]

Originally Posted by robmob

I cut one down to work. I am actually able to tighten down the bolts between runs without removing the body with this.

Sweet! I'll do this later tonight. Thanks.