KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: bad88kawa on August 22, 2011, 05:02:00 PM

Title: Engine Clutch cover
Post by: bad88kawa on August 22, 2011, 05:02:00 PM

I have a 1988 KX250 and want to change the clutch cover to the newer style so the coolant does not flow through the clutch cover but through the water pump.  Will the clutch cover off of a 1992 or newer work on the 1988 engine?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Engine Clutch cover
Post by: 1989kawasaki on August 23, 2011, 12:19:05 AM

i doubt it. what difference would it make anyways?

Title: Re: Engine Clutch cover
Post by: bad88kawa on August 23, 2011, 08:35:14 AM

I think the one mine has a crack in it.  I has replaced the water pump seal, but i am getting antifreeze in my oil.  the newer clutch cover does not have the water tube going to the water pump in the case, it is directly in the water pump housing.

Title: Re: Engine Clutch cover
Post by: 1989kawasaki on August 23, 2011, 09:09:49 AM

here is a cheap 88 one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-89-Kawasaki-kx-250-inner-clutch-cover-/170684867560?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27bd9c63e8

i have an extra clutch cover that has a weld on it but you must put sealant on the gasket or it will leak BAD

Title: Re: Engine Clutch cover
Post by: bad88kawa on August 23, 2011, 10:12:03 AM

where was the crack that you had to have welded?  was it in the coolant passage area?

Title: Re: Engine Clutch cover
Post by: 1989kawasaki on August 23, 2011, 01:03:06 PM

Quote from: bad88kawa on August 23, 2011, 10:12:03 AM

where was the crack that you had to have welded?  was it in the coolant passage area?

no , the coolant passage was fine. the crack was on the bottom left