Coolant weeping from Head Bolts???

[yournytech]

So after replacing odd and end broken or limping parts on a '97 600 SX (VMAX) I bought, I decided to run it for 10-15 minutes to make sure all was good (I know, I had a feeling...) Smoked a lot like a fogged engine would/should and eventually cleared up to "normal" 2-cycle exhaust, and warmed up the engine, hoses, and both running board heat exchangers. I let it run while occasionally bumping the gas, and then noticed some coolant on the head. I know it wasn't there prior to starting it; I personally cleaned this engine last week. It is not obvious that it is weeping from these bolts, but the only logical place to come from. What do I have here? I have a feeling I will be making a call to the seller. What I need to know is how much of my $750 he will be putting in an envelope for me so I can fix this and sell it w/ a good conscience. I put a couple pics I took while it was running, although it was dark. Thanks in advance.

 

[yournytech]

So after replacing odd and end broken or limping parts on a '97 600 SX (VMAX) I bought, I decided to run it for 10-15 minutes to make sure all was good (I know, I had a feeling...) Smoked a lot like a fogged engine would/should and eventually cleared up to "normal" 2-cycle exhaust, and warmed up the engine, hoses, and both running board heat exchangers. I let it run while occasionally bumping the gas, and then noticed some coolant on the head. I know it wasn't there prior to starting it; I personally cleaned this engine last week. It is not obvious that it is weeping from these bolts, but the only logical place to come from. What do I have here? I have a feeling I will be making a call to the seller. What I need to know is how much of my $750 he will be putting in an envelope for me so I can fix this and sell it w/ a good conscience. I put a couple pics I took while it was running, although it was dark. Thanks in advance.

Anyone??? Buehler? BUEHLER???

 

[yournytech]

Anyone??? Buehler? BUEHLER???

Wow... can anyone lend an idea? Thought I would lick this while it's warm out...

 

[roughrider99]

Pull the head off and look at the gasket, that could be a likely cause

 

[lonerider1]

This really is not abnormal. Remove head. [real easy] Make sure head gasket is still all together. [3 pieces riveted together] If it is not, make sure it is not the center piece of the gasket installed.[no paint on it] If is complete clean surfaces very well, ie. no silicone or sealants. [If it is one piece, spray gasket, both sides with copper coat.] Clean gasket. Reinstall, place head in position, put washers on studs, put nuts on, torque to spec. I think that is 17 ft. lb. Hook all things back up. Add coolant, then start. Warm and check for leaks.
PS. were the washers there and in good shape?

 

[live2rideyamaha]

leaking

^^^ agree. had the same exact thing with my viper last year. I got a new head gasket and sprayed it with that copper coat. and cleaned everything good, put it back together and it was fine.

 

[arfrce]

True could have had it misaligned, an pinched part of it. Same issue with the viper.
Should be a quick fix.