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 Post subject: 08' Sand Spider coolant leak
PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:39 pm 
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I bought my Spider brand new in June 08' and I love it, just one problem a few hours after each ride it starts to leak coolant. I have replaced the thermostat gasket as well as the head gasket and still have the same results. I can pressure test it (10-12 psi) and it holds just fine, I can drive it all day and no leak, but like I said a few hours after putting it up it leaks coolant from what appears to be either the seam between the head and block or the thermostat gasket.
Any thoughts?


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 Post subject: Re: 08' Sand Spider coolant leak
PostPosted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:28 am 
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I had the same problem on my 08 sandspider the thermostat gasket was not sealing even after installing a new gasket. I used gasket sealer in addition to the gasket the second time and it has never leaked since.

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 Post subject: Re: 08' Sand Spider coolant leak
PostPosted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:42 pm 
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Thanks, will give that a try (Hate pulling the head if I dont have to.)


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