Number of posts : 1035 Registration date : 2010-12-30 Age : 53 Location : Danville
Subject: Another water pump seal gone bad Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:37 pm
I just replaced a water pump seal the first of june and the seal is leaking again. What the hell causes these to go bad? I was told it was from playing in mud and such which I very rarely do anymore. Any time I ride I put grease in the weap hole and then spray a wd-40 to wash it afterwards. Anyone have ideas for my new seal?
nocerisdave SSXSRider Member
Number of posts : 5674 Registration date : 2008-01-22 Age : 59 Location : Laceys Spring AL
Subject: Re: Another water pump seal gone bad Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:16 pm
Sounds like you dont have a flat surface on either the pump or the engine. I would flatten them both just to make sure thats not the problem. Here is how to do it.
Move the pump over the sand paper a couple of times. Any paint left on the pump will be a low spot and high spots where there is no paint. Repeat this on the mating flat surface on the engine. If the surface (s) are not flat continue sanding until all paint is gone. Move to 400 grit and repeat.
It may not be a fix, if not, at least that is eliminated as the problem.
chipper SSXSRider Member
Number of posts : 1035 Registration date : 2010-12-30 Age : 53 Location : Danville
Subject: Re: Another water pump seal gone bad Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:49 pm
Thanks Dave, I'llgive that a try. The pump would be the plastic piece propeller type that I pull I guess. I'm not planning on pulling the engine, what do you check in there? I'm guessing being aluminum I won't do much there though.
nocerisdave SSXSRider Member
Number of posts : 5674 Registration date : 2008-01-22 Age : 59 Location : Laceys Spring AL
Subject: Re: Another water pump seal gone bad Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:34 pm
Chipper I didnt know the water pump is plastic. I thought it was aluminum. I dont believe what I posted will help. Sorry for the bad info. If you haven't read this thread it may help.
