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Offline NMKawierider

Re: Z8 leaking coolant out of weep?
« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2016, 05:20:03 PM »
Wells guys finally got my moto back today I guess some of the parts were on back order almost took a month in the shop they replaced  the water seal,impeller,water pump seal and crankcase cover stator all for a little leak???? Well it seems fine for now and I got a sweet deal on there extended warranty due that it took so long ! But I'm ready to test it out!!

Good deal. We should be riding again soon. John & Bruce are back from AZ..I have something with my ticker that needs checked out first..
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Offline Jogon30

Re: Z8 leaking coolant out of weep?
« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2016, 06:51:36 PM »
Yea I read something about it on Abq quad squad hope it's all good man

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Offline ACIDICJO

Re: Z8 leaking coolant out of weep?
« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2016, 10:39:27 PM »
I'm glad you guys have been discussing this. I too have been leaking from that weep hole (no hose there) after a ride where my Z8 started overheating bad I noticed my resovoir was completely empty. I added coolant and rode again a couple weeks later. It happened again but this time worse. Ending my day early. When I checked the resovoir it was empty again. I'm conflicted about what to do with this wheep hole. Is not having a hose on it allowing mud and water to get in there and wreck the seals? What are yalls thoughts on doing what this guy does in this video.

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Offline NMKawierider

Re: Z8 leaking coolant out of weep?
« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2016, 10:57:29 PM »
Its probably a good thing to do but have to remember one thing, that whatever gets by one of the seals, whether it be coolant or oil, must be able to leave that chamber and not build up against the other seal. So, it can not run up above that seals. And as was pointed out, mud and other stuff should not be allowed to enter the area either.

Here's a thought... and one I may go with as mine also has no tube on it. My Brute Force also has a system like this but it also has a tube on it. It does drop straight down to the skid plate to drain but Kawasaki put a small flapper check valve on the end of the tube so when under water, it closes against the water pressure and seals it from anything running back up the tube. Anyone can buy those little check valve from any Kawie parts house.
2015 Z Force 800 53/Trail EPS
Custom Air Intakes | Custom Exhaust Mod | SuperATV Harness | Custom Fenders | Custom Skid/Rock Sliders | 27" GBC Grim Reapers | Seizmik Mirrors |Конструктор Doors | Dr Pulley Sliders | 1.5" Wheel Spacers | BENZ Silencer (as needed) | SATV Flip Windshield W\ Rear Shield | Dual Light Bars | Diamond Plate Storage |7- 9.7" GPS Systems | Bandit Springs Rear & Gen-3 Shocks Front | Cage Chop Mod

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Offline Cosmosdan

Re: Z8 leaking coolant out of weep?
« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2016, 11:02:56 PM »
My z6 had a barb in it but no hose. I took some hose and ran it strait down so it would drain. I wouldn't route it in any way that would keep it form draining like he did. The openings do pack with mud and dirt and have had to replace mech. seals because of it. If they don't drain out because the hole is clogged, than coolant can get pushed pass the oil seal and into your oil. If check the dia. of the hole, you should be able to find a real barb you could thread in there. I just don't like glue holding the fitting in.
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Offline Yacoutv

Re: Z8 leaking coolant out of weep?
« Reply #20 on: September 17, 2017, 09:18:49 AM »
the change of the seal of the water pump should be simple as in other utv, in the zforce it is necessary to disarm a lot to do it

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Offline willpower719

Re: Z8 leaking coolant out of weep?
« Reply #21 on: September 19, 2017, 06:53:15 AM »
Jogon,

Same here. It took replacing that side of the case to fix my leak.
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