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Coolant leak that I can't stop

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:59 pm
by R1andy
Hi,

I replaced the engine casing section that houses the clutch cable and cannot stop a coolant leak. It's coming from a small hole right beside the coolant drain bolt.
It's a minor leak but still a leak.
Has any one had this issues and how did you fix it?

Cheers

Re: Coolant leak that I can't stop

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:44 pm
by jarno
I think your waterpump seal is gone

Re: Coolant leak that I can't stop

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:44 pm
by 500bernie
jarno wrote:I think your waterpump seal is gone
X2 :(

Re: Coolant leak that I can't stop

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:40 pm
by Gerrit
Agreed. Remove the primary drive cover after draining the cooling system and strip the water pump, thoroughly inspect the ceramic ring in the impeller and the carbon ring in the stationary part of the seal. There's probably either a crack in the ceramic ring or the carbon ring is damaged, more likely the latter, meaning the seal assembly will have to be replaced.

Re: Coolant leak that I can't stop

Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 6:14 pm
by R1andy
Thank you for the advise folks, side of the engine off again this weekend lol

Ah the joys!

Re: Coolant leak that I can't stop

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:50 am
by Dragongoal