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coolant leaking
- 2002 polaris xc 600
started by studboyxc
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March 30th 2008 at 11:27 PM
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studboyxc
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15 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 30th 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
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I have an '02 XC 600 that is no longer holding the coolant. I dont think its the head gasket because it doesnt seem to be burning the coolant as it isnt smoking more than normal while its running however it doesnt seem to be coming out the overflow hose either. I saw today that it is dripping out the belly pan on the left hand side but the resivoir is on the right. Would this just be a problem with a leaky hose? thanks.
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March 30th 2008 at 11:42 PM
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xc600rmk
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1497 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: March 27th 2007
Location: Albion, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 XC600/RMK,98 XCR440sks
Miles Last Season: 1000ish
Miles This Season: 1,365
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could be a coolant hose leaking (rubbed thru.loose clamp).the hoses the goto the front and tunnel heat exchangers are in the area.Your gonna have to get a pressure tester and pump up the cooling system and check good for the leak.Do not pump more pressure in than the cap is rated for or you'll blow out something else.Usually autozone or other parts stores will rent you tools like that if you or some1 you know doesnt have one.
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March 31st 2008 at 9:26 AM
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xcr440
wood butcher
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9569 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
Miles Last Season: 864
Miles This Season: 1600
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I would first check the hoses, see if they rubbed somewhere. Check to see if the coolant bottle is warped also. How many miles on this sled? If over 6000 I would be putting set of head gaskets in it. I just had to do it to my 700 as I was blowing coolant out the bottle.
Triples are like fat chicks, When you ride one your friends make fun of ya, but they give you a hell of a ride like its thier last.
2003 Pro x 700
1997 xcr440
1998 Indy 500
1987 Indy sport
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March 31st 2008 at 10:44 AM
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prox420
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1384 Posts
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Member Since: October 4th 2005
Location: Minnetonka, MN, USA
Current Sled: POLARIS
Miles Last Season: 650
Miles This Season: 550
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They got it nailed I bet. Check all hoses and like xcr440 said, check the top of the coolant bottle, it could be warped...I have bought 2 for my sled.
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March 31st 2008 at 10:53 AM
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studboyxc
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15 Posts
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Member Since: March 30th 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
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The sled only has a little over 3400 miles on it. Thanks for everyones help, if you guys have anymore suggestions let me know!
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March 31st 2008 at 11:11 AM
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xcr440
wood butcher
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9569 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
Miles Last Season: 864
Miles This Season: 1600
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deffiantly check the hoses, or try letting it run and isle and check the hoses and such with a brite flashlite/work lamp to see if you can see where it is leaking from, is it a fast leak or a drip?
Triples are like fat chicks, When you ride one your friends make fun of ya, but they give you a hell of a ride like its thier last.
2003 Pro x 700
1997 xcr440
1998 Indy 500
1987 Indy sport
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March 31st 2008 at 11:45 AM
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studboyxc
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15 Posts
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Member Since: March 30th 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Well I had it just idling in the driveway the other day and it seemed to be just dripping but the last time I rode it I was down half the bottle in probably 20 mins...
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March 31st 2008 at 12:23 PM
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xcr440
wood butcher
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9569 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
Miles Last Season: 864
Miles This Season: 1600
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