Elto Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 2019 Indy 800 XC I need to replace the water pump cover gasket it seems like the two bottom ones are almost impossible to get to unless the engine is lifted the manual says engine does not need to be removed to do that but the way it looks I have to remove engine mount bolts and lift the engine in place. Is it possible or does anybody have any recommendations. Here is another problem I found searching for my leak this is the hose that comes off the coolant reservoir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 3:37 PM, Elto said: 2019 Indy 800 XC I need to replace the water pump cover gasket it seems like the two bottom ones are almost impossible to get to unless the engine is lifted the manual says engine does not need to be removed to do that but the way it looks I have to remove engine mount bolts and lift the engine in place. Is it possible or does anybody have any recommendations. Here is another problem I found searching for my leak this is the hose that comes off the coolant reservoir. Are you sure the water pump is leaking by the gasket? That's the problem with some coolant leaks they are not always where you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 3:37 PM, Elto said: 2019 Indy 800 XC I need to replace the water pump cover gasket it seems like the two bottom ones are almost impossible to get to unless the engine is lifted the manual says engine does not need to be removed to do that but the way it looks I have to remove engine mount bolts and lift the engine in place. Is it possible or does anybody have any recommendations. Here is another problem I found searching for my leak this is the hose that comes off the coolant reservoir. Looks like it’s possible, but getting them back in might be challenging. Probably have to install with a magnet. This is my Axys Rmk with pipe and cylinder off. Have to go from very front with long extension and swivel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elto Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 Update. I ended up removing engine mount bolts and lifting the engine to gain access to the 2 bottom water pump cover bolts. It was a bit of a project but I was able to replace the water pump cover gasket and I have a couple hundred miles on since repair and no leaks. With all the bends in the cooling hose it Has to be installed just right for the hose not to rub on anything. The coolant hose has a white mark on it to give you a proper orientation on the coolant bottle I don’t know if that was my problem that it was not aligned properly but with the new hose and index Mark lined up properly on the coolant bottle I have no issues with the new coolant hose rubbing on anything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Crnr2Crnr Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 12/5/2021 at 3:37 PM, Elto said: 2019 Indy 800 XC I need to replace the water pump cover gasket it seems like the two bottom ones are almost impossible to get to unless the engine is lifted the manual says engine does not need to be removed to do that but the way it looks I have to remove engine mount bolts and lift the engine in place. Is it possible or does anybody have any recommendations. Here is another problem I found searching for my leak this is the hose that comes off the coolant reservoir. Yo @Ziemann Same one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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