Caution when installing tunnel protectors.

[baggs66]

When i installed my protecters today i put a screw thru the heat exchanger, i can't believe they would make screws long enough to hit, unbelievable. First one i put on was back about half inch and wouldn't slide forward, next two worked fine put screw in and they slid forward, then i saw a drip from first one backed out screw some and it slid forward, now coolant running out, just don't know what to say but be careful when you put on.

 

[Crossfire12]

I glued mine on Aerctic cat ones.

 

[baggs66]

These were yamaha ones that glue on then you put screw in so they cant slide out if glue doesn't hold.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Not sure how screw can go thru....they are not in the slot.

Here is my writeup..
https://ty4stroke.com/threads/my-rtx-le-50th-build-thread-rockerdan.149801/#post-1384038

I gave a heads up in writeup to drill out holes larger, pre-thread in on bench, so then when installing they thread in easily.

Dan

Screws are behind exchanger as shown here

 

[baggs66]

I have to look tommorow, i was so mad that i had to just step away, it was in slot, i installed with electric driver so not sure if i pushed up enough to let it bite but it did.

 

[NYTurbo]

Screws are not meant to touch heat exchanger. Only as a precaution in case glue doesn't hold to stop them from flying forward. The adhesive they use is pretty much permanent , it isn't going any where.

 

[Motorhead]

When i installed my protecters today i put a screw thru the heat exchanger, i can't believe they would make screws long enough to hit, unbelievable. First one i put on was back about half inch and wouldn't slide forward, next two worked fine put screw in and they slid forward, then i saw a drip from first one backed out screw some and it slid forward, now coolant running out, just don't know what to say but be careful when you put on.

Yeah that really sucks!
Probably had the protector a bit too high on the cooler when you sunk the screw huh?
If the protector was in it’s proper spot, the screw should catch on the very end of the cooler to hold it from sliding forward.

Oh well, we all screw up. Repair it correctly and move on because winter is approaching!

 

[baggs66]

Not sure where to look on fiche but so far can't find it to replace with new so will probably get it welded, really sucks don't even have a mile on it yet lol

 

[ROCKERDAN]

I have to look tommorow, i was so mad that i had to just step away, it was in slot, i installed with electric driver so not sure if i pushed up enough to let it bite but it did.

Ahhh Yeah I see what happened.....Likely was in slot and not behind it.

I mentioned in my build thread how the screws were too tight for factory holes in protectors, and to drill the holes out to 11/64'' and then screw them in up on bench, then remove them. So now when you install them under sled, you use a screwdriver and they go in nicely, and so you would feel if you were not far enough back.

That just sucks, first person I heard this to happen.....Would be very hard to do by hand but with a gun it can happen fast.

Is the Epoxy glue on that one already? if not you should be able to remove it, and have it welded up since it will be a small hole only. Might be harder if its already glued in place.

Dan

 

[Stormbringer]

When I installed my protecters today i put a screw thru the heat exchanger, i can't believe they would make screws long enough to hit, unbelievable. First one i put on was back about half inch and wouldn't slide forward, next two worked fine put screw in and they slid forward, then i saw a drip from first one backed out screw some and it slid forward, now coolant running out, just don't know what to say but be careful when you put on.

I just put mine on last week and thought the same thing. As I was installing the screws I thought I put one in to far, I panicked and backed it off but It was okay! You are right the screws are to long!!!

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Not sure how screw can hit anything, as long as you have protector back far enough. The screw is behind coolers.

 

[baggs66]

Here is a pick of holes, didn't think they would hit so didn't pay attention and it got me big time.

 

[PowderFalcon]

Baggs!!!

Omg man, I feel your pain. I did the Exact same thing on my brand new winder last year! Zero miles and I’ve got coolant all over the floor. I was losing my #*$&@!!!
Kind of a bone head move not checking before sending that cap screw, but would have been nice for a nice big bold warning on the install instructions to look out for that type of thing!!!
I’m usually more careful than that. Threw up in my mouth when I saw what I had done!
Lucky a buddy has a tig welder and we fixed it up. But kinda fukd having to weld your brand new sled!
Lesson learned for the next one!

 

[baggs66]

 

[baggs66]

Where is the best place to drain the coolant so i can get welded?