Leaking head Gasket!

[Derekh1234]

Sup guys, Just noticed that the head gasket is starting to leak, Its on a atc185. I just ordered a replacement gasket kit and i was wondering how difficult of a job this is. I have moderate mechanical experience and would like to know what i might be getting my self into.
Thanks for all your help.
Derek

[TeCaTe_MaN]

you might want some diagrams or a manual if you havent done this before, ive never tore into a 4-stroke motor but i have seen one taken apart...man thats alotta pieces ;)

[hondaATCman]

Well, its not hard for me but I have taken 100 or so motors apart before. You have to take the cam, cam sproket, cdi (on the cam) out, then take off the head and then take the cylinder off. There's alot more to it, but this should give you a basic idea.

[hondaATCman]

I forgot to add that you WILL need a manual if you've never taken a top end off before. If you don't have one, order it before you tear into anything.

[TeCaTe_MaN]

well, see thats why i got me a 2-stroke....drain the coolant take off the coolant line take off the headstay take off 6 nuts and off comes the head :D

[ejc042]

If you are mechanically inclined it is not too hard. Get a manual tho.

[Derekh1234]

hmm, well from what yall have said i think it should be safe for me to start taking stuff apart. I have a Clymer manual so that should help. Thanks for you input