Leak HELP!

[Cr85rRida]

Okay i just installed a duncan racing quick change cover. I filled it witht he right amount of oil andput in the coolent. I started it up and after warming it up under the water pump there is coolent leaking. I cant seem to find out how any ideas? I was told the water pump is in excellent condition too.

[86-250Rnut]

Just throw 2 new gaskets on the water pump cover. it just soudns like the gaskets are bad or maybe the bolts are not tight enough

[Cr85rRida]

If I take off the water pump cover am i going to have to drain the coolent?

[86-250Rnut]

Yes you will. there should be a screw on the water pump cover that you take out and it will drain. or if you just loosen the 2 bottom bolts on you water pump cover and just barley loosen the 2 top bolts it should drain also. but how ever you want to do it. just have a coffee can or somthing to catch the anti freeze. you can reuse it if no dirt or anything falls into it.
Mitch:macho

[Eddiesanders250]

No you do not have to drain the coolant. You can put the bike on its side.

[Cr85rRida]

okay guys ill get a new water pump gasket. If i put the bike on its side will my gas come out?

[86-250Rnut]

it might come out the overflow tube on your gascap. just keep the tube higher then the tank and you should be fine. be sure to shut your fuel supply valve off! and you also may have some fuel come out your carb but that wont be much.
Mitch:macho

[Rich250RRacer]

Originally posted by Cr85rRida
Okay i just installed a duncan racing quick change cover. I filled it witht he right amount of oil andput in the coolent. I started it up and after warming it up under the water pump there is coolent leaking. I cant seem to find out how any ideas? I was told the water pump is in excellent condition too.

Sounds like the mechanical seal, never really seen a water pump gasket leak on a 250R.