Winter Repairs/mods

[Dorgie]

alright with this season almost over and my machine being a used one this winter i have plans to pull some major things a part i have always had a oil leak issue and its not bad but getting worse seems like ill need new gaskets, also always wanted to put power steering on my machine just would be a nice lil bonus, is there simple bolt on kit or am i eating to much cake in one bite?

lil list from my simple once over

-new ti rod ends
-gasket kit for motor(may need alot more)
-power steering
-new tires
-new shocks
-lift

these arent all for sure just things im going to consider

if you all know of any other things i should look into maybe from experience please let me know want this machine to last

kuz i dont have the moolah to trade up as much as id love a new xmr

[2strokejunkie]

Your oil leak i assume is the valve covers,this is like most because the covers warp over time.You can get new gaskets but alot guys just use RTV silicone on the gasket & cover.

[kawibrute750]

season over, wow not close, some of the best riding is in the fall/early winter!!

[bbrent]

Originally Posted by kawibrute750

season over, wow not close, some of the best riding is in the fall/early winter!!

Not to mention winter, can you say no bugs? Also no dust, sweat ect ect. Put on way more miles last winter, then I have this summer in the heat.

[Dorgie]

well ok maybe i jumped the gun on end of season comment
thanks for the good info bout the RTV silicone
but atleast start some of the repairs

[rivardp]

They should be called all season vehicles not like a snow machine.

[Ziptie]

One of things you can do is put another washer under the head of the valve cover bolt. I sliced a notch on the washer when my renegade was leaking and it fixed it. they have a tendency to warp. Apparently you can order the XMR covers and they are supposed to be better.

[2strokejunkie]

Add to your list timing chains,if you are really ambitious you could pull motor and clean the metal screen in the bottom of engine that filters the oil,if they plug your motor is toast.

[blackie205]

and some high comp pistons if u open her up lol

[Dorgie]

well i will see where i am at when i pull it apart blackie
i may hold off on modding and just fix it up to sell and get into something newer
i dunno which route im going all pending on a job im trying line up

keep up the good info tho guys i really appreciate it

[Dorgie]

Well Looks Like Ill Be Adding A New Belt To These Mods As Well Son Of A B!!!

[Tothebar]

Originally Posted by Dorgie

Well Looks Like Ill Be Adding A New Belt To These Mods As Well Son Of A B!!!

Thats not bad for an 07 alot less that what i had to put in my honda in the past.

[Dorgie]

yeah not to bad i smoked it out last time i was in richer so i new it was cooked i could hear it rattling around in the casing all the bits anyways limped it home and got it on the truck its the 3rd belt time for new clutches!!

[2strokejunkie]

You might not need new clutch's but you could use some clutching to help with the belt issues.I run stock clutch's with clutching work and i have yet to blow a belt and i even did a few mud bogs with the Dayco XTX belt...

[Dorgie]

yeah im looking to do some kinda clutching soon enough just gotta find the funds haha