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2017 Ranger XP1000 - Oil Leak

Jim Boehmer

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Hi All, I have a 2004 Ranger which had an oil leak at the corner of the head gasket. I have replaced the Gasket twice along with a resurface the second time. I have performed all the re torqueing,  used the updated OEM Gaskets direct from Polaris etc...It still leaks.

Now I also have a 2017 Ranger XP 1000.  It leaks too - at pretty much the same location as the 2004. Only 150 miles driven. Does anyone have any suggestions that I need to consider before repairing it ? I'd like to get this done in one attempt. With only 150 miles on it - I'm kind of bummed on Polaris at the moment. I'd appreciate any suggestions here.

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Wow that is quite a leak!

Whenever i have trouble diagnosing an oil leak, i use the UV dye... because oil leaks don't always come from where you think they are.

I repaired a briggs engine with it, another "pro" shop replaced the crankcase gasket, oil seals etc, to stop a leak that gathered dirt all under the engine, i removed the engine, cleaned it up really good.  put it on a test stand,  put some dye in the oil, and within a few minutes, an $2.00 O-Ring that seals the oil pump cover began weeping oil... very rare for one of those to leak.

 

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