2003 Suzuki ltz400 Cracked case

[JasonB]

I have an 03 ltz 400 that has a crack in the left engine case right by the shifter. Wanting to know if that is a common problem with the motor? Thanks!

[DirtDemon]

It is a common problem on any machine that has thrown the chain. Check the shifter shaft for marks on the top that look like the chain has gouged into it, also check to see if the shaft is bent. I would recommend getting that crack welded up, if the part comes off completely, you will lose all your oil and I'm sure I don't need to tell you why that would be bad. Also, a good case saver will prevent things like that, and are a must on any chain driven machine IMO.

[JasonB]

what is a good case saver? Thanks for the reply!

[DirtDemon]

Most machines come with a half-as* sort of case saver, but they don't work that well. A good quality case saver is worth it's weight in gold. Here is a link to the ones that Rocky Mountain ATV has.

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/vehicleFilter.do?prevVehicleType=1&prevMake=7&prevModel=65&keyword=&vehicleTypeId=1&make=7&model=65&applyFilter=Change+Vehicle&year=2003&navTitle=Drive&webCatId=9&navType=type&webTypeId=68&uri=%2FtypeDetail.do

Edited May 29, 2010 by DirtDemon

[Shonko72]

On ‎5‎/‎27‎/‎2010 at 7:03 PM, JasonB said:

I have an 03 ltz 400 that has a crack in the left engine case right by the shifter. Wanting to know if that is a common problem with the motor? Thanks!

Yes very common a lot of times the chain brakes if its not maintained properly. Or the shift shaft gets bent due to hard shiftig