Water pump?

[quennc]

Just a quick question. Is it a gasket or an O ring at the water pump. I have a small leak there and don't want to have to buy a complete gasket kit for the one spot. Also if it's a gasket, would gasket maker work. Will also be looking at replacing the antifreeze incase the wrong kind was used.
Bellow is a pic of what i'm assuming is the water pump. Really need to buy a manual for this bike.

 

[dan filipi]

The manual is in the gallery, actually 3 to choose from.

There's also a front engine renewal thread by Roady with very good detail.

Click to Front Engine Renewal

 

[digr]

I learned the hard way by using silicone instead of a gasket. When I was done I could hardly shift the bike. I had to take it apart and use a gasket.

 

[BigDub]

I learned the hard way by using silicone instead of a gasket. When I was done I could hardly shift the bike. I had to take it apart and use a gasket.

Why not make your own "real" gasket rather than use "glue"-gasket? The first one you make will cost about the same as

1) If you are near a harbor freight, you can buy your own gasket hole punches(6.99 for punch-hammering out the bolt holes in the gasket material.)
2) Out-line the gasket material with a pen(comes in little rolls at almost any auto parts store.)
3) Razor blade cut your own gaskets and save the time you'de waste waiting for the one that you'de have order for 9.99 off ebay.
4) for orings, try one of those 13.99 o-ring kits! you can usually make those bad-boys work even if the size ain't dead-on. I've rebuilt the carbs without those dang felt washers on GL1100 carbs easily replacing them with o-rings from those. Those 3-400 multi-sized o-ring kits have more than paid for themselves in my little shop.

I'll try to get a tutorial post up here. planning to do mine soon.

 

[toytender01]

I am with you bigdub I have been cutting most of my smaller gaskets for years, and years and years and.......... :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :Egyptian: :Egyptian:

 

[dan filipi]

I made your post a sticky, Bigdub in the tips and tricks forum.
A full tutorial with pics or a video would be great to add to that!