Just bought today, big problems

rwright · 01-18-2010, 12:07 PM

now all that is over my head, you can prolly call mechanics in your area for a rough est.

Smokey · 01-18-2010, 06:04 PM

Just went to fire it up to load it into my truck, and it won't start. Turns over just fine, and almost starts but it won't quite go, wonderful.

My first quad experience isn't going so well.

**Hunterworks** · 01-18-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Smokey

I should also note, the overflow tank is bubling, so it's not a fualty temp sensor or anything like that

If over flow is bubbling then you have a blown head gasket, happened to me today. Replaced head gasket and bubbles are gone.

Smokey · 01-18-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hunterworks

Quote: Originally Posted by Smokey

I should also note, the overflow tank is bubling, so it's not a fualty temp sensor or anything like that

If over flow is bubbling then you have a blown head gasket, happened to me today. Replaced head gasket and bubbles are gone.

How much should i expect to pay? Or is it straight forward to do at home, any specialty tools req'd?

**Hunterworks** · 01-19-2010, 04:55 AM

No special tools and if you have not done it before now is a good time to learn since you have a manual.

Expect to pay at least a couple hundred bucks though probably more

Mine was already mostly apart so it only took me about a hour and half.

Smokey · 01-19-2010, 01:52 PM

Well, it's out of my hands now. Dropped it back off at the shop, will update when i find out what the problem is.

Smokey · 01-19-2010, 07:44 PM

So they are saying it just needs a valve adjustment as there is low compression in 1 cyl, does this make sense? How would that cause overheating? Just by overworking the other cylinder?

w_pinkerton · 01-19-2010, 08:01 PM

valves out of spec can cause hard starts, and a bad head gasket can cause low compression and the coolant in your overflow tank to boil.

Smokey · 02-07-2010, 10:32 PM

Turns out the front head gasket was toast. I brought it back to the shop and they tried to charge me 15 hours labour at $100/hr + parts, i laughed in their faces and picked it up, found a guy to do it for $200. He did the rear as well just in case, but told me the rear cam is showing a fair amount of wear, so i'll replace it(hopefully i can find one here). He said likely cause is lack of oil/not changing often enough.. Should i just get rid of this thing, or should it be ok with a new cam and proper maintenance? If it's a timebomb i rather just get rid of it, and pick up a new one

**Hunterworks** · 02-08-2010, 04:17 AM

Hard to say, kind of hard to believe the cam is toast and the head is not.

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01-18-2010, 06:04 PM	#22
Smokey Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Posts: 34 (0)	Just went to fire it up to load it into my truck, and it won't start. Turns over just fine, and almost starts but it won't quite go, wonderful. My first quad experience isn't going so well.

01-18-2010, 06:23 PM	#23
Hunterworks Supporting Vendor Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Collinsville, MS Posts: 367 (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Smokey I should also note, the overflow tank is bubling, so it's not a fualty temp sensor or anything like that If over flow is bubbling then you have a blown head gasket, happened to me today. Replaced head gasket and bubbles are gone.

01-18-2010, 07:47 PM	#24
Smokey Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Posts: 34 (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Hunterworks Quote: Originally Posted by Smokey I should also note, the overflow tank is bubling, so it's not a fualty temp sensor or anything like that If over flow is bubbling then you have a blown head gasket, happened to me today. Replaced head gasket and bubbles are gone. How much should i expect to pay? Or is it straight forward to do at home, any specialty tools req'd?

01-19-2010, 04:55 AM	#25
Hunterworks Supporting Vendor Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Collinsville, MS Posts: 367 (0)	No special tools and if you have not done it before now is a good time to learn since you have a manual. Expect to pay at least a couple hundred bucks though probably more Mine was already mostly apart so it only took me about a hour and half.

01-19-2010, 01:52 PM	#26
Smokey Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Posts: 34 (0)	Well, it's out of my hands now. Dropped it back off at the shop, will update when i find out what the problem is.

01-19-2010, 07:44 PM	#27
Smokey Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Posts: 34 (0)	So they are saying it just needs a valve adjustment as there is low compression in 1 cyl, does this make sense? How would that cause overheating? Just by overworking the other cylinder?

02-07-2010, 10:32 PM	#29
Smokey Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmonton, Ab, Canada Posts: 34 (0)	Turns out the front head gasket was toast. I brought it back to the shop and they tried to charge me 15 hours labour at $100/hr + parts, i laughed in their faces and picked it up, found a guy to do it for $200. He did the rear as well just in case, but told me the rear cam is showing a fair amount of wear, so i'll replace it(hopefully i can find one here). He said likely cause is lack of oil/not changing often enough.. Should i just get rid of this thing, or should it be ok with a new cam and proper maintenance? If it's a timebomb i rather just get rid of it, and pick up a new one

02-08-2010, 04:17 AM	#30
Hunterworks Supporting Vendor Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Collinsville, MS Posts: 367 (0)	Hard to say, kind of hard to believe the cam is toast and the head is not.

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