Head dribble...?

[summ8rmk]

My 19 Alpha has a leaky head...
I replaced the O-rings and torqued to 25lbs.
Still leaking.
Any thoughts?
Anyone else have this issue?

I don't have to add coolant every ride as it looses less than 1 oz.

I pressurized the system at 13psi and it held solid for 10 min but still seeped.

19psi for 1 hr and it dropped to 18.5psi.

Not sure if it's the head or jugs that are not perfectly flat?
It leaks from the same place after new o-rings. The back near the water pump hose.

Sent it

 

[MTN_VIPER]

My 18 was leaking at the water pump seal and had drips hanging from the hose back there. It was a real slow leak that would leave just a small puddle a couple of inches in diameter on the shop floor.
The sled is still under warranty so I had the dealer fix it. He did say that if you replace the w/p seal be sure to replace the impeller also. Otherwise it could still leak and since the motor has to come out fix it, it's not something that you want to do twice.

 

[Elkaholic4life]

I recommend pulling the skid and putting it under an axys. Then I'd put a Doo oil cap on the axys, better throw a Yamaha sticker on so no one gets butt hurt ?

You know I'm just playing bud. I hope its an easy fix. kinda weird though, don't hear of many cats with motor problems

 

[bnorth]

I'd probably live with it for the season if it's that minor. Snow is too good to miss out on right now. Pull it apart in spring and check that jugs are true, if they are toss on a powderfreaks head.

 

[Alpha]

I had to replace the head on mine it had a defect right from the factory.