'92 Quadracer water pump

[MarkB]

My question is can you replace the water pump seal without breaking the case apart? After I got the top end rebuilt I noticed water driping out the weep hole. I also changed the oil and it was almost the color of vasaline. very milky. Am I correct in assuming that the water pump seal is the problem. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

[NELSON]

I DOnt think u have to split the case but u may have to pull the clutch cover.and if the weep hole is leaking then u need new pump. did y replace the crank seals?because gas in the oil can also cause this problem

[oldschoolzuk]

You have to pull the clutch cover off and press the old waterpump bearing out.The waterpump is a bearing with the spindle shaft in one unit.Also you will need to replace the oil seal and impeller seal as well.About $100 in parts from suzuki...

[MarkB]

Ok, thanks guys

[MarkB]

Is there any way to tell if i need a new bearing before I take the clutch cover off?

[oldschoolzuk]

It should have no freeplay in it at all.Pull the impeller and move the spindle shaft and see if it is loose.If any play in it replace..

[sblt500r]

if the shaft is all rusty, or has a groove in it from the oil seal replace it.

[MarkB]

I ordered an oil seal and shaft seal from a deaer yesterday. Any tips on the install?

[92LTQuadracer]

You probably should get the shaft too. I just did the seal replacement about a month ago and the weep hole has already started to leak coolant again. I should have replaced the pump shaft as well. As far as the install, it is really easy, use a good proper size socket to seat the seals and you should have no problems. But I do recommend replacing the pump shaft as well.