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1998 KDX 220 coolant leak

Posted: 12:31 pm Jun 23 2017
by Negguy
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?

1998 KDX 220 coolant leak

Posted: 02:02 pm Jun 23 2017
by pumpguy
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.

Re: 1998 KDX 220 coolant leak

Posted: 03:19 pm Jun 23 2017
by bufftester
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.