What do I need to make this repair? General Introduction.

First of all, you need a general piece of advice. The single greatest gift that a mechanic can have is that of consistent and careful observation. Look for inconsistencies in what you see in front of you. Look for inconsistencies in sounds an engine makes, or in how hard one bolt might be to remove than another.

Machines are designed to fit together, and work together, as a system. When one part of that system fails, it can cause a chain reaction that is difficult to assess, understand, troubleshoot, and repair. When you're talking about opening up an engine, know first that anything you do will have a marked effect on the longevity of your engine when you put it back together. If you have a doubt at all about anything you're going to do, DON'T DO IT. Stop, and seek advice from someone you can trust, and someone you know could have experience in what you're doing. Even if you have to simply get an uneducated but simple second opinion from the neighborhood handyman.

Second, in the case of QLink motorscooters, what you're about to do will- in their opinion- void the warranty. It will not matter that you've successfully accomplished a repair- even when they themselves made you wait months without solving it. It will not matter your ability, knowledge, or even if you are a licensed mechanic. In my experience, and from talking to others, I fully believe they will void your warranty, just as they would void mine.

It doesn't matter that I am the only one to offer a definitive solution to the problem. It does not matter that I have a relatively high mechanical aptitude. It would not have mattered one iota if I had videotaped the repair for their approval, as I have offered to do so, and have been told right from the source- no. They wouldn't let me change a thermostat- something no major automotive company would never void a warranty for.

Just keep this in mind- you're now on your own. Make certain you have everything you need to complete the repair BEFORE attempting it, as parts right now are only available through a dealer, and that very dealer will have your warranty voided based solely on the part(s) you order from them.

For this particular repair, I would recommend that you fully troubleshoot your Pegasus prior to even considering repairing it yourself. This now said, I also recommend that you do NOT take the word of your dealer alone: if coolant is pushing out of the system only on acceleration, I'd call any dealer a liar for denying the possibility of a head leak.

Since troubleshooting is important, I will address this in another post.

For now, understand that most people who have done a bit of work on cars probably have 90% of the tools required to perform the repair. You will need a torque wrench that will handle 35Nm, 7Nm, and 10Nm. Don't worry yet- I'll translate that in the tooling post.

You could invest in a compression test kit, ($30-$60 on average,) to assess your scooter prior to repair. You may have to purchase a few specific metric sockets and tools, as not everyone generally has all of these in a general kit. A definitive list will come up soon, but for now- don't let tools discourage you. In a bind, you can always borrow them from someone, or rent them from an automotive store.