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Old 02-27-2014 | 11:02 AM
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My evo had 10k on her when I bought it last March.....now has 18.5k. I noticed some very minor weeping at the base toward the end of last season. Just wondering how long I might be able to run without any repair or at what point should it be a major concern? Are they known for getting real bad real quick or is it a progressive thing over time?.......don't want to have a serious problem on a trip. Thanks
 
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Old 02-27-2014 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MJHJEA
My evo had 10k on her when I bought it last March.....now has 18.5k. I noticed some very minor weeping at the base toward the end of last season. Just wondering how long I might be able to run without any repair or at what point should it be a major concern? Are they known for getting real bad real quick or is it a progressive thing over time?.......don't want to have a serious problem on a trip. Thanks

Don't worry about it. The only thing it hurts is your pride.
 
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Old 02-27-2014 | 12:15 PM
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I thought the EVO was SUPPOSED to leak........
 
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Old 02-27-2014 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MJHJEA
My evo had 10k on her when I bought it last March.....now has 18.5k. I noticed some very minor weeping at the base toward the end of last season. Just wondering how long I might be able to run without any repair or at what point should it be a major concern? Are they known for getting real bad real quick or is it a progressive thing over time?.......don't want to have a serious problem on a trip. Thanks

If you were thinking about any up grades then you now have an excuse.

If not then don't worry about it.
 
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Old 02-27-2014 | 12:49 PM
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I thought the EVO was SUPPOSED to leak........

Your thinking about shovel heads.
 
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Old 02-27-2014 | 12:53 PM
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A weep is not a leak. If it drips, then it's a leak.
 
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Old 02-27-2014 | 01:12 PM
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Yep, your definitely going need head work and a cam and other stuff to fix that leak before it blows up.
 
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Old 02-27-2014 | 01:24 PM
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Your thinking about shovel heads.
Was NOT.....KNUCKLEHEAD....
 
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Old 02-27-2014 | 02:19 PM
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Yep, your definitely going need head work and a cam and other stuff to fix that leak before it blows up.
Catastrophic engine failure is imminent !!!!
 
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Old 02-27-2014 | 02:30 PM
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Come on guys, tell him the truth, not what you tell your wives.
 
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