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sme
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engine leak

#1 PostAuthor: sme » Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:07 am

are GPz1100(A reg) engines prone to leak at the front?
is there any tips on how to stop it happening?
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#2 PostAuthor: kev edwards » Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:02 am

Hi SME, your post is a little vague more details and pictures on where you believe it is leaking would be better.
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#3 PostAuthor: sme » Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:23 am

seems to be at engine middle front
-top of cylinder block
-bottom of cylinder block

might be the base gasket

what material are they made from?
how long do they last?
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#4 PostAuthor: Pigford » Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:58 pm

Head/cylinder is not uncommon - the cam chain "O" ring can be a bitch :evil:
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#5 PostAuthor: Mark Tiller » Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:21 pm

not the tacho drive is it?
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#6 PostAuthor: chrisu » Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:23 pm

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