[MrMartini]

Hello,
Is there a tutorial out there on replacing the LT head gasket? What about the difficulty factor?
Thank you,
Doug.

 

[jzeiler]

No but it is not that hard. You do have to remove the radiators, throttle bodies, fuel rail, exhaust, timing cover, cam shafts and chain. I have yet to see one fail but I have removed mine for a re-ring and valve job. What makes you think the gasket has failed?

 

[MrMartini]

No but it is not that hard. You do have to remove the radiators, throttle bodies, fuel rail, exhaust, timing cover, cam shafts and chain. I have yet to see one fail but I have removed mine for a re-ring and valve job. What makes you think the gasket has failed?

I know these bikes are known for excessive exhaust when cold. It just seemed last time I ran it there was a lot of steam in exhaust. Maybe didn't warmed up enough and it had been a while between starts (1999 43k miles). First I'll do compression and leak down tests. It's probably fine.
Thanks.

 

[jzeiler]

The compression test will let you know if it is the cylinder walls. They all smoke when left on the side stand.

 

[Voyager]

I know these bikes are known for excessive exhaust when cold. It just seemed last time I ran it there was a lot of steam in exhaust. Maybe didn't warmed up enough and it had been a while between starts (1999 43k miles). First I'll do compression and leak down tests. It's probably fine.
Thanks.

A primary byproduct of a catcon is water vapor so in cool, humid weather you can get a lot of steam.