fbmbks
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posted March 02, 2010 10:47 AM
waterpump leak
has anyone else had there waterpump leak? looks to me like the gasket leaks around my waterpump, its dried green and crytalized from sitting since october but the end of last year when my fairings was off i noticed the leak, how do you suggest fixing it flush the whole radiator and system then rtv it? I know in cars when the waterpump leaks its the begining of worse problems..... 
  
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fbmbks
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posted March 02, 2010 03:30 PM
any info?
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posted March 02, 2010 03:31 PM
Mine did the same thing this winter, upon closer inspection I found it was not the pump seal but the hose clamp on the pump was loose. The coolant ran around the pump seal area making it look like the pump seal was leaking. I snuged all the hose clamps up real good and cleaned the dry coolant off the pump. There is no sign of coolant leaking now.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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icarus
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posted March 02, 2010 04:35 PM
I did. It was due to the groove for the seal being cut too deep in the pump body. I
removed the pump, disassembled it and machined .015 inch off of it to allow the seal to
protrude further thereby letting it compress more. If you have access to a lathe this is a
fairly easy job. I have not had any leaks since then.
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fbmbks
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posted March 02, 2010 04:57 PM
damn, well Ill take a look at the hose clamp, if thats not it well.... looks like i have bigger problems
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zixxer14
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posted March 03, 2010 07:24 AM
Replaced mine at 20k, leaking from inside shaft seal. Couldn't find replacement seal so changed the whole expensive pos.
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fbmbks
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posted March 03, 2010 09:57 AM
shit not the encouragement I wanna here haha ill get a good look next time im home
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted March 03, 2010 11:55 AM
Make sure every thing is tight then report back.
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fbmbks
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posted March 03, 2010 01:35 PM
will do, itll be a little while bike is in storage but ill keep you posted
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