650/X-2 a few 650sx rebuild questions.

iangdesign

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Location
United States
I have used bottom end in good shape for sale if your crank is bad...PM me if interested.

Did you buy a new head or just attempt to use the one you had? It's possible your WC head needs orings as opposed to a head gasket. If not make sure you installed the gasket the correct way, there are arrows on the indicate which way to install. Your head could be warped as well. Best way to test that is to take a straight edge and a flashlight on the opposite side you are looking at. If any light comes through on the surfaces your head is warped. I do have an oem 650 head for sale as well.
 
Location
NY
There were some tiny metal shavings in the bottom end, the top end was all beat up. maybe stuff fell in there when I was removing the top?
 
Location
NY
I did use the same head, with a new gasket installed correctly. I had a shop clean up the domes a bit before I put it back on.
 
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