..... I suppose you could go to a bearing supply house with the pump in hand and let them measure it for a seal that fits. Maybe they have a slightly larger O.D. seal.
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Still running the original water pump. Am I running on borrowed time?Some would say you are. Mine has 151k on it, and I've been told I should do a preemptive strike on it.
Pat
Yep, that's the culprit. Only took a 2 minute run to make that hole start weeping. Which O-ring were you alluding to Snarf? I'd like to think that a low-mileage bike like this could get by without a pump swap, but I'd rather be safe than do it twice. Mike
I'm about to order a new water pump, which come w/ the two o-rings, but I cannot find the shaft seal part number 92049-1416 on any of the online microfiche. Where does this go, or where should I be looking for it? TIA
Charliedog
Bristol, TN
A followup question: I've been studying the service manual and I see the clutch slave cylinder has to be removed when replacing the water pump, can this be done without draining the hydraulic fluid out of it first?
I started to smell burning oil when I came to a stop this week...I have removed the belly pan...but I have not cleaned the underside of the engine yet...so, it's just oily and nasty...and I can't see any point of origin of the leak...but, I have let the bike ('88 with 51k) idle in the garage (with the door open!) for fifteen minutes without a drop showing up underneath the engine...anyone have any input? Still thinking water pump???
Thanks in advance!
Now I have the plastic off...and the area cleaned up...and after a 25 mile ride...it looks like I have a twofer! Clear fluid seems to be leaking from the clutch slave...and oil appears to be coming out of the external oil line right in front of the gear pattern molded into the case...the bolt seems tight...so, I am thinking it must be the sealing washers??? I haven't found this oil line that passes just below the sight glass on the fiche yet...can anybody tell me what it does?
I have a used clutch slave as a spare...should I rebuild it before I put it on? Or, should I put it on and take a chance?
Any and all input is appreciated...
Thanks!