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by Seddo
Thu Feb 13, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Front sprocket
Replies: 3
Views: 1567

Re: Front sprocket

Thanks mate. Got 1 ordered for track
by Seddo
Wed Feb 12, 2020 6:02 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Front sprocket
Replies: 3
Views: 1567

Front sprocket

Hi guys anybody know if other year r1 front sprockets fit the 4c8 as long as pitch matches chain? Looking at going -1 on front
Thanks
by Seddo
Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:51 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Fitting track fairings
Replies: 1
Views: 1376

Fitting track fairings

Alright guys so im fitting track fairings 2nd hand but im in need of some allen bolts to fit seat panelling to subframe etc. So would anybody know the…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Re: Process of replacing head gasket

I drained the water incase it helped flush system but more and added antifreeze so fingers crossed i wont have this happen again
by Seddo
Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:46 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Re: Process of replacing head gasket

Alright guys. Bikes finally sorted. All leak free and thankfully was only the head gasket. Was bit of a pain timing upbas everytime i bolted down cams…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Thu Sep 12, 2019 9:49 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Re: Process of replacing head gasket

I think im going to need an air compressor to blast out all thr water ways an hope that will do it or a good amount of water flushes once it back toge…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:06 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Re: Process of replacing head gasket

Its possible there may be more damage but from what i can see it just seems to be gasket so far. I done numerous refils and nothing came through weep …login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:41 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Re: Process of replacing head gasket

Isnt the 1 provided good enough?
by Seddo
Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Re: Process of replacing head gasket

Ok thanks mate i will make sure everything is all well an clean before i replace. Its the timing tensioner im not looking forward to
by Seddo
Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:12 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Re: Process of replacing head gasket

Yep head gasket im saying too. As i said the leak test in the rad proved there was a problem. I left it for years so my fault really. Were can i pick …login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:42 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Re: Process of replacing head gasket

Done the same mate. Just left it on a jack for now Finally got the head off. What do you think? I think head gasket went and hopefully just needs repl…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:01 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Re: Process of replacing head gasket

I used my mrs nail varnish so hopefully it will all be there when come to refit. I wondered why it said to loosen cams but think now i may ave looked …login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:44 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Process of replacing head gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 1941

Process of replacing head gasket

Alright guys in the middle of stripping the motor to replace head gasket hopefully but stuck at 1 point. Ive read manual and it mentions loosening the…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:33 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Going to remove head if i can while engine in place. Anybody know it can be done?
by Seddo
Fri Sep 06, 2019 11:03 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Well just done leak test. Head or block is done so on the look out for new engine
by Seddo
Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Cheers mate i hope your right. I removed radiator today and blasted it through. Also still more crap came out of some of the hoses but got feeling the…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:02 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

I reckon water pump shaft rusted due to no antifreeze and tore the seal when started after lay-off If this seal torn up would you leak as soon as I f…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Fri Sep 06, 2019 12:11 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Last time i rode bike on track werr 2 years ago. Since then its never been started. Removed oil cooler an tested pressure and it had no leaks. Seal ri…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Got a little update well not much. Done 2 oil changes and coolant. Coolant is throfy now i domt know if that is bang on hrad fail or can a water pump …login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Right guys. Started bike an looks like water is getting into engine quickly an vice versa. Just waiting to cool so I can drain it. Hoping its water pu…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Hmm so does anybody know if access on these oil coolers are from the outside? I just dont want to remove bolts then something inside the engine drops
by Seddo
Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

newsh wrote: Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:59 pm Does the 4c8 have a water cooled oil cooler?
Yes mate looking at the casing on the outside of engine thats wh…login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Just filled an drained water. Oil came out too. Guess the engine is done for Might still be the water pump or head gasket - have a look at the basic …login to view the rest of this post
by Seddo
Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Just filled an drained water. Oil came out too. Guess the engine is done for
by Seddo
Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: R1 07-08 4C8
Topic: Oil and water issue
Replies: 40
Views: 3111

Re: Oil and water issue

Ok thanks what is this weep tube? Is it easy to see or I presume just 1 of the pipes below the engine. Should I expect anything to come out off the tu…login to view the rest of this post