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Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by Stone, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. Stone

    Stone Member

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    So i just purchased another Yamaha XJ this one being a 750 (my other a 650) Both 82's.. It should be a Wonderful day for me right?? Wrong... So I get home from the 20 mile ride from the sellers house and what do I notice? The screw located to the right of the carb Is spinning in place and leaking oil and seems to be runnning hot (when i turned off it back fired) Im thinking its a blown head gasket!!!! :evil: Does this sound correct to everyone? If so How much is it to replace and how hard is it to do? I have a haynes manual on the way for the bike that should help.

    Spent 700.00 on this piece of work... It looks like its it great shape... and ran like it was on test drive... but as soon as I got home it was another story :-/. I hope I can still make it worth my money..

    Thank you for your help !
     
    Stone, Sep 11, 2011
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    Do you have some kind of picture of the screw?

    Perhaps it is the cam cover rather than the head gasket - which might start off by making a squeaking noise and you sometimes can feel the air/combustion forced out.
     
    markie, Sep 12, 2011
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