1998 KDX 220 coolant leak

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Negguy
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1998 KDX 220 coolant leak

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I have a visible leak on the outside of the bike. Water pump gasket.
But my fluid in the tranny looks very dark and almost a green color to it. I emptied it in a clear container and just the edges almost look green.
Any ideas?
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1998 KDX 220 coolant leak

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To confirm if you do have a coolant leak, is the coolant level going down, or staying the same?

Have you tried doing a cooling system pressure test? If it won't hold pressure, you may have a leaking mechanical seal.
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Re: 1998 KDX 220 coolant leak

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If your oil is suspect it wouldn't hurt to change that mechanical seal when you do the gasket, cost is low and peace of mind is high.
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