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Hi I have a kawasaki fh500v and its leeking oil ALOT,. im not real sure where its coming from, but i thing i may need new gasgets. how hard is it too replace the gasgets on this kind of engine thanks.,

There are a few variables when it comes to this type of repair. Which gasket is leaking, the tools you have and your level of ability. For some people replacing gaskets is a simple procedure and for others it's impossible.

hi I thing its the gasget that goes on the cilender crankcase that bolts to the top of the engine. i could probably do the job if someone walked me through it

Micah Haarhoff said:

hi I thing its the gasget that goes on the cilender crankcase that bolts to the top of the engine. i could probably do the job if someone walked me through it

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Today is your lucky day! Someone has already done the hard work of putting it all into words & pictures for you. Click on the link and find your engine from the list to download a free manual.

"K&T Parts House Lawn Mower Parts and Chain Saw & Trimmer Parts"

Good luck with the repair.

ok how can i be sure that its leeking from the gasgets

BTW thanks for that manuel I tried finding one and couldnt any where free thx micah

Is it hard to do

Micah Haarhoff said:

ok how can i be sure that its leeking from the gasgets

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Clean everything very well and let it dry. Run the engine and look for fresh oil leaking out.

ok thanks alot i will let you know how it goes

Micah Haarhoff said:

Is it hard to do

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See post #2 of this thread.

ok do you have to tear the engine apart

I mean the hole entire thing i will read that manuel im sure it will tell me

Micah Haarhoff said:

ok do you have to tear the engine apart

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You have to read the manual and educate yourself before attempting a repair you have not performed previously.

ok thx

can you guys explain the necessary tools? thx

Micah Haarhoff said:

can you guys explain the necessary tools? thx

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Most of the repairs require only basic hand tools and in the case of Kawasaki you will need metric wrenches and sockets. If you read the free manual you will be instructed as to what special tools are necessary to perform a particular job. Now, go open up the manual and find the section pertaining to the repair you want to perform and read the entire section, several times if necessary, and you will discover what tools you will need. Did I mention that you need to read the manual? If I didn't, go read the manual - get it? Good luck and let us know how it goes. Oh, and by the way, don't forget to read the manual.:smile:

can you guys explain the necessary tools? thx

sry typo mistake

LOL @lawn ranger I will read the manuel where do i buy the gasgets for the project

I'm glad you can see my humor but in all seriousness you need to read before you work on the engine. I use several sources for parts such as my local supplier who sells to me at dealer cost, feeBay, tulsaengienwarehouse.com and remember that google is your friend. There are many suppliers competing for your business so do a little searching around to find the best price/service/shipping, etc. that meets your needs.

can you point me too the page that it is on I cant find it

Micah Haarhoff said:

can you point me too the page that it is on I cant find it

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Since we both live in Texas, how about I come over and hold your hand through the whole process? LOL Did you read the section headings in the manual yet? Try reading the section headings for the job you want to perform and start there. By the way, you never mentioned what job you want to perform. If you have an engine gasket to replace then try engine the engine dis-assembly section.

I did but i couldnt find it

My oh my. Try section 7

ok where in tx do you live?

It doesn't really say how to replace the gaskets?

Micah Haarhoff said:

It doesn't really say how to replace the gaskets?

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I think you are better off letting a professional tackle this particular job.

they want 400.00 to do it

Is it realy that harrd Im pretty good at this kind of stuff just wanted to get some tips

where in tx do you live

I don't give out personal information for the whole world to see.

Micah Haarhoff said:

they want 400.00 to do it

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You will probably do more than $400 in damage to this engine if you try this yourself.

Just going by the questions asked, such as what are the necessary tools, tells me you have no tools and no experience doing this sort of repair. This is not the place to start.

Get a second opinion to see if the $400 estimate is reasonable. Then, hire the shop to do the repair. You'll come out WAY ahead.

I was just wondering where just to see how close you where to me @lawnranger

cpurvis said:

You will probably do more than $400 in damage to this engine if you try this yourself.

Just going by the questions asked, such as what are the necessary tools, tells me you have no tools and no experience doing this sort of repair. This is not the place to start.

Get a second opinion to see if the $400 estimate is reasonable. Then, hire the shop to do the repair. You'll come out WAY ahead.

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I agree 100%

i may end up doing that however i am pretty sure i can do this with a few pointers

off subject but what does bronze member mean?

P.S i have the tools or can get them

Micah Haarhoff said:

i may end up doing that however i am pretty sure i can do this with a few pointers

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Just to figure out what kind of pointers you might need, why don't you tell us about some successful engine repairs you've done in the past? Cars, trucks, motorcycles, mowers...anything.

Trying to figure out where your self confidence is coming from.

I have 5 mechanics In our neighborhood would be more than happy to come help me do it. I have helped rebuild top end of a old 280 . I probaly have the tools and i want to save the 400.00 +tax With the mechanics and this forum i think i can do it

Good luck.

thank you will get pics later today

I just took apart he whole entire engiine checked all the seals and it was the crankcase cover gasget was torn right were it was leeking from I got a new one and I am about to put it on Im hoping that will fix it. @ lawn ranger and cpurvis

Micah Haarhoff said:

I just took apart he whole entire engiine checked all the seals and it was the crankcase cover gasget was torn right were it was leeking from I got a new one and I am about to put it on Im hoping that will fix it. @ lawn ranger and cpurvis

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Tell me, now that you got that far into the engine to replace a gasket, was it difficult or easy?

And, did you figure out how to "replace" a gasket without the book or anyone else telling you how?


You asked these questions in previous posts in this thread and I said it depends on your level of ability and tools available so please answer the above two questions for us so we can better help others.

Thanks for your cooperation

PS how about those pictures you promised?

Lawnranger said:

Tell me, now that you got that far into the engine to replace a gasket, was it difficult or easy?

And, did you figure out how to "replace" a gasket without the book or anyone else telling you how?


You asked these questions in previous posts in this thread and I said it depends on your level of ability and tools available so please answer the above two questions for us so we can better help others.

Thanks for your cooperation

PS how about those pictures you promised?

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I thought it was pretty easy. And I looked at the Manuel be for I took it apart. No one helped me and I'm 15 so if I can do it I'm sure anybody else you are helping can do it. I was having trouble uploading the pics but I will try again later

Im still having trouble uploading pics can you explain how?

Its saying pics are too big

Micah Haarhoff said:

Its saying pics are too big

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Make them smaller. Since you are 15 you should know all about how to resize pictures. When you figure it out, tell us old guys how so we can post pictures, too.

I don't know how to make them smaller......yet will let you know if I can figure that out.

sorry they are so small.

This is the gasket I bought just waiting for it to come in..Kawasaki Crankcase Cover Gasket 11060 7008 110607008 FH451V FH500V FH541V FH580V | eBay

I got it fixed thanks for all your help

Nothing to that job. Remove engine, sit on kitchen table, tool required screwdriver and pliers, 15 minute job and you will be mowing grass.

It took me a couple hours since it was my first time:laughing:

reynoldston said:

Nothing to that job. Remove engine, sit on kitchen table, tool required screwdriver and pliers, 15 minute job and you will be mowing grass.

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For real reynoldston? He changed the gasket not the oil seal.