cruncher
04-20-2009, 08:52 AM
Hi,
I am replacing a blown head gasket on my 2003 400EX (with a 419 kit). When I was taking off the cam, I noticed the little plunger and spring were missing. Either they popped out and went down into the engine, or they just weren't there. Whoever did the 419 mod got a few things wrong... a couple of wrong bolts, a missing washer on a head bolt, etc.
Is it possible that I was running with out this part? How important is it? I need to leave on a riding trip Wednesday morning so need to get this back together as soon as I can get parts on Tuesday.
thx
cr
I am replacing a blown head gasket on my 2003 400EX (with a 419 kit). When I was taking off the cam, I noticed the little plunger and spring were missing. Either they popped out and went down into the engine, or they just weren't there. Whoever did the 419 mod got a few things wrong... a couple of wrong bolts, a missing washer on a head bolt, etc.
Is it possible that I was running with out this part? How important is it? I need to leave on a riding trip Wednesday morning so need to get this back together as soon as I can get parts on Tuesday.
thx
cr