I very recently picked up a 96 Xplorer 400. It needs a water pump rebuild (leaks coolant badly from underside of engine when running) and the shocks are leaking. Previous owner had this quad for 20 years and was a farm machine, hauling hay bales, grading the driveway and misc farm chores.
This thing starts instantly and sounds healthy. It’s got just under 3000 miles and PO says he’s never been inside the engine. Overall the quad looks in great shape, no busted plastics, seat cover is good, new tires, minimal rust. Looks like it was well cared for.
Part of me thinks I should do a full rebuild when I go in to fix the water pump since all the seals and piston sound like they are 26 years old.
The other part of me says the thing runs so nice as is I should just put an electric water pump on, flush all the fluids and go have fun riding it.
What does the forum think? What would you do if this was your latest purchase?
Tom
This thing starts instantly and sounds healthy. It’s got just under 3000 miles and PO says he’s never been inside the engine. Overall the quad looks in great shape, no busted plastics, seat cover is good, new tires, minimal rust. Looks like it was well cared for.
Part of me thinks I should do a full rebuild when I go in to fix the water pump since all the seals and piston sound like they are 26 years old.
The other part of me says the thing runs so nice as is I should just put an electric water pump on, flush all the fluids and go have fun riding it.
What does the forum think? What would you do if this was your latest purchase?
Tom