Newbie V Max Owner,

[Fs Motorsports]

Good Evening All,

Looking to change the gear oil in where the waterpump is located in a 1983 Max.
Can anyone assit in advising what is the correct fluid to use.

Thanks, Great site Im glad to finally have a Max,

Steve

[Vmax540]

Steve, welcome to V.V. ! This is from the Articles section under 86 Service data.

Capacities- Chain case/ Gear Case Cap. (Type) 250cc/ 25cc (SAE 80W 90 API GL-4)

[Fs Motorsports]

Steve, welcome to V.V. ! This is from the Articles section under 86 Service data.

Capacities- Chain case/ Gear Case Cap. (Type) 250cc/ 25cc (SAE 80W 90 API GL-4)

Thanks for the response, Filled with fluid and fired it up, Checked oil and it was milk !
Got the seals on order, Hasnt been a bad job as of yet, Hoping to install seals this weekend and have it running Sunday.
Rather drive the Max than my 08 Nytro....
Thanks Again,

Steve

[Fs Motorsports]

can anyone confirn where the bleeder screw for the cooling system is ?
I think its in the head just want to be sure,

Thanks Steve

[jipcee]

I've never had to use a bleeder screw. Just remove the radiator cap and run the sled on a stand let it warm up (feel heat exchangers) add coolant as it goes down. About ten minutes ought to do it.

[Joe]

The bleeder screw is next to the banjo bolt on top of the head.
Mine is frozen solid in the head.
I loosen the banjo bolt to check for air.
I have never had any air trapped in the system.

The jipcee procedure works just fine.

[Fs Motorsports]

Great Thanks for the tips.

[Vmax540]

My old dealer used to lift the back and front ends and rock the sled from side to side to clear any air pockets. There is a bleader on the top of the rear heat exchanger and yes you have to remove the seat. Personally if you work the sled as mentioned above and check for the exchanger getting warm you'll be fine.