Barry.B Posted January 31, 2013 Share #1 Posted January 31, 2013 Hi Guys I have a 2004 midnight Venture and as I was working on it today I notice a anti freeze leak on the left side front block behind where the fins are bolted on, it is a rubber plug that goes into block that looked like it should have a bolt in it but it don't . there is one of the same on right side to but not leaking . Has anyone seen this before ,your advice is much appreciated . and I also notice that my carb's on left side are all wet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 31, 2013 Share #2 Posted January 31, 2013 It's not uncommon at all. You can screw an old sparkplug into that hole and use it to pull the plug out. The new one just presses in and the fins keep pressure on them. A lot of people have taped a dime onto the fin just over where the plug is and it puts enough extra pressure on it to stop the leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry.B Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted January 31, 2013 Thank you Don for your advice I needed to change my antifreeze any way . Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench Posted January 31, 2013 Share #4 Posted January 31, 2013 I did a temp fix on one on the left rear jug the other night. Don, how many of these plugs are there around the motor? I know I could look it up, but it's been a loooong day and I'm too tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted January 31, 2013 Share #5 Posted January 31, 2013 I'm fairly center that there are just four. One under each Fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted January 31, 2013 Share #6 Posted January 31, 2013 There are 4, one under each set of fins. If you do not drain the coolant before you pull one of those plugs, you will have a minor flood on your hands. Never run the bike with the fins off, those plugs will blow out. There is a very good write up in the tech sction on changing the coolant, with a very clever idea using an old water bottle as a funnel. It works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench Posted January 31, 2013 Share #7 Posted January 31, 2013 That's what I was kinda figuring/hoping. Thanks!! Gonna add that to the list of to-do's. BTW, I did get my air cleaner project finished, but the weathers been too crappy to get it out. Maybe Sunday, sposed to be around 45 or so. I can tell that the throttle response is quicker now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted January 31, 2013 Share #8 Posted January 31, 2013 Part # 90338-11152-00 qty 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted April 14, 2016 Share #9 Posted April 14, 2016 Does anyone have a pic of this plug? I have discovered a small leak myself on the left side under the rear cylinder. Is this the plug popping out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted April 16, 2016 Share #10 Posted April 16, 2016 What is the best way to go, replace the plug or place a dime over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 16, 2016 Share #11 Posted April 16, 2016 Personal preference!! I'm replacing mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted April 16, 2016 Share #12 Posted April 16, 2016 I took the bike out for a ride and it has stopped leaking for now. Anyone have instruction on how to replace it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted April 16, 2016 Share #13 Posted April 16, 2016 I took the bike out for a ride and it has stopped leaking for now. Anyone have instruction on how to replace it? Drain the coolant, screw the top of a spark plug into the plug, pop it out and pop in the new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted April 17, 2016 Share #14 Posted April 17, 2016 Sounds easy enough, Where is the best place to find a replacement plug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted April 17, 2016 Share #15 Posted April 17, 2016 I have looked at all the parts fiche I can access. Either the cylinder drain plug is mislabeled or they left it off the diagrams. You may have to check with a dealer because if they can't find it on the fiche either they can at least get the dealer help line to figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted April 18, 2016 Share #16 Posted April 18, 2016 Is this the right plug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted April 18, 2016 Share #17 Posted April 18, 2016 Yes that is the correct plug, they are found on the parts diagram for the crankcase, the drawing I am looking at it is item 9 on the 2011 diagram, I suspect the diagrams for all years would be similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikealiasmike Posted April 18, 2016 Share #18 Posted April 18, 2016 This thread could not have popped up at a better time! Mine just started leaking over the winter and I happened to realize my subscription was about up so here I am and so is this thread. Life is GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakester Posted April 19, 2016 Share #19 Posted April 19, 2016 I put a dab of silicone sealer on mine and was quick to pull the old one and put the new one in. I lost very little coolant, and this worked good for me. The dealer did have to order the new plugs and a I think I used a penny ( I'm cheap) for a spacer til the new plugs arrived. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mover Posted November 10, 2016 Share #20 Posted November 10, 2016 There is a small leak on the front right of my RSV again which was supposed to have been fixed by a mechanic a couple of springs ago. I'm going to try the penny fix. Does anyone know the torque numbers for the bolts holding the fin on? Thanks Mover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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