[trailcutter]

how long ago did that happen to you? I was wondering if its even worth fixing it since something might be stretched out now or deformed. It might not last very long if it gets repaired.

it happened a couple years ago,ihad close to 20,000 km on the unit so had dealership rebuild transmission and engine at the same time at a cost of $5,500.i have put on about 1,500 km since rebuild with no issues.there isnt a gasket between the cases just gasget maker so if case isnt broke shouldnt be too costly too fix if just doing middle gear.

how long ago did that happen to you? I was wondering if its even worth fixing it since something might be stretched out now or deformed. It might not last very long if it gets repaired.

 

[cactus]

How are you going with this?

 

[Pete33]

How are you going with this?

Still waiting to start taking it apart. I have been meaning to read through the manual to see if I will need any specialty tools to do this. Hoping to start next week.

 

[cactus]

I have been meaning to read through the manual to see if I will need any specialty tools to do this.

Just a puller for the magneto I think is all you need.

 

[trailcutter]

Still waiting to start taking it apart. I have been meaning to read through the manual to see if I will need any specialty tools to do this. Hoping to start next week.

when dealer did my middle gear they had to order a speacial tool to get it apart and took over a month to get.

Still waiting to start taking it apart. I have been meaning to read through the manual to see if I will need any specialty tools to do this. Hoping to start next week.

when the dealer did my middle gear they had to order a special tool to take it apart and took over a month to get.

 

[cactus]

when dealer did my middle gear they had to order a speacial tool to get it apart and took over a month to get.

Yeah true, to pull apart the middle gear, I thought I was replying to the scored bore thread 🤣

 

[Pete33]

Well I have started to take it apart. I was looking at the bottom of the engine and noticed what looks like cracks but not sure. I called the Yamaha dealer to get an idea of a new engine. They said they don’t sell engines. I was pretty surprised they do not sell engines.

 

[cactus]

They just look like casting marks to me so shouldn't be a worry.

 

[Sport4x4]

I agree, casting marks. And there is no sign of oil leaking from them.

 

[trailcutter]

i was told the same thing that yamaha doesn't sell new engines.there are some companies that sell rebuilt ones in the usa and canada,the only issue i had with them is there was no warranty on the rebuilds if they did't install them,so had dealer do rebuild.