Weird, as the last time I'd ordered a w/pump webike was by far the cheapest, even when including all the strafing 'import charges' of 25% VAT + 5% handling fees we now have to endure here...
Timing belt inspection tips?
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Yikes!Weird, as the last time I'd ordered a w/pump webike was by far the cheapest, even when including all the strafing 'import charges' of 25% VAT + 5% handling fees we now have to endure here...
I don’t know, on most of my bikes I’ve found that getting parts in Japan are almost always the most expensive option.
However, this is the first time the difference has been so significant.
Looking at the water pump diagrams it seems they are not compatible between abs and non abs models, is that really the case? I have a 1991 (non abs) model.
Thanks!
There is a difference due to the relocation of the case vent on the "newer" models... which can be worked around...
Good to know I can go either (although both are equally expensive
). Any idea if they can be rebuilt?
A rebuild kit is avail, the job does require building a jig for the housing and a hydraulic shop-press... (some do it with a column drill...)
Good to know
I live in an apartment so I can’t do anything that isn’t doable in a parking lot/ in the street.
A water pump rebuild is likely outside of my capabilities at the moment…
Looking around at some other people who’ve had pump issues it seems the leaking is usually quite noticeable and/ or there is some bearing noise before any failure so I am hoping a quick inspection when I swap the timing belt will suffice.
good plan as it might as well be another source of trouble as a hose or the w/pump housing O-ring (towards the engine case) that's leaking...
Agreed. Will keep this updated as I go.
Will probably do an inspection tomorrow as it’s bothering me a bit.
Saw somewhere online that if I’m careful I can get the timing belt cover off without removing the radiator so I’ll try that.
Have you tried this before? Do you know if it’s possible or if there are other ways to get that cover off without pulling off the radiator?
I don’t wanna dump out 4L of coolant when I’m planning to swap the belt once the pulleys arrive in a couple weeks…
Larry has discussed using an old plastic (gallon) bottle (cut off the bottom) as a funnel to channel the coolant into a large pan. He says he can do this w/o spilling any of the coolant on the floor. That way you can reuse the coolant. I must say I'm skeptical unless you have practiced this. I tried the old aluminum foil under the oil filter (on my 1300) bent to channel the oil into the pan several times and managed to oil my garage floor the first few times.
Good to know. The bike is at about 90k kms (58k miles) so hopefully the pump is good. I did order rollers with the timing belt, just waiting for shipping at the moment.
I’ve heard about just reusing coolant but I’ve never actually tried that. Always been worried my bucket or container won’t be clean enough and I’d mess up a seal or gasket somewhere in the system…
Is any old bucket good enough to old onto that coolant until I dump it back in?