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Help! sump pan leaks!

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I had to take the sump pan off my 1000ET to repair a stripped plug.
No worries plug fixed and I even cleaned the sump pan for good measure!
I had to the bolts for the sump in order on the floor because some are longer than the others.
Long story short my 3 year old helper moved them.
I decided to try and guess where the went.
Thought I had it right. But it would seem that I was not even close.
The sump is leaking.
Does any body know the where the long and short bolts go?
Is there a tightening order like a head gasket?
I have a new gasket and both mating surfaces appear to be clean and flat.
Any ideas?
 
I always tighten in a criss cross pattern. I also take a second turn at it. Don't over tighten.

On the different length bolts forgive the youngster and try again.
 
Look up your bike on partsfinder.ridenow.com

There is a diagram that shows which bolts go where.
 
chef1366 said:
I always tighten in a criss cross pattern. I also take a second turn at it. Don't over tighten.

On the different length bolts forgive the youngster and try again.
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The young fella is forgiven. Its good to have the kids helping. Makes the time I spend working on the bike seem less selfish and they learn stuff as well.

robertob said:
Look up your bike on partsfinder.ridenow.com

There is a diagram that shows which bolts go where.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the link.
Didnt help me this time but I sure it will at some stage.

Cheers
 
I really don't know answer for 1000et but one my 650g, longer bolts (3) go on front of pan. Hope it helps.
 
You should be able to judge what bolts go where by checking how far they stick up out above the cover before you screw them in - they should all stick out the same amount, or close to it.

Good luck.
 
As nessism said the bolts should all stick out by about the same amount, say 5mm of thread or shank showing before screwing in :-D

did you use a new sump gasket ? i can never get an old one to reseal fully for more than 10 minutes :cry:
 
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