water pump leak

[laserpat]

1,500 miles from home and I noticed my water pump is leaking. In Chadron, Ne and there is a honda shop here. Looks like an o-ring seal in microfish. anyone have experience with this? Or can I drive it and refill when I get gas? will be in remote areas and hot temps as I get further south.

[eric in md]

how bad is it leaking
? i had my start leaking couple yrs ago while in sturgis rode all the way home.  really didnt leak that much . keep a eye on it .

[eric in md]

if they have one have it changed but you need to change oil also . its a easy job to do might make you feel better . or order one from some other honda dealer your headed to couple days down road stop there and have it changed. good luck and ride safe

[laserpat]

how bad is it leaking
? i had my start leaking couple yrs ago while in sturgis rode all the way home.  really didnt leak that much . keep a eye on it .

went back out and it quit leaking and tank is still full. It might be the crush washer as I drained and replaced coolant in May. Maybe wind blew coolant into the case between pump and case. will check again tomorrow

[Chrisj CMA]

if you do decide to remove the waterpump to repair it.  Be careful, those are easy bolts to break.  Warm up the engine (operationg temp) go for a short ride first.  Then tap on the bolts woth a small hammer a few times. Good luck

[Ricky-D]

An ounce or two of stop leak will work for you and let you continue on your way.

That way you can take care of the problem when you get home.

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[wizard -vrccds#125]

Sounds like the packing is going. That is the same as Early Bird's did. Drain oil and anti-freeze BEFORE you remove the pump !!!     Do not use stop leak !

[Red Diamond]

Sounds like the packing is going. That is the same as Early Bird's did. Drain oil and anti-freeze BEFORE you remove the pump !!!     Do not use stop leak !

+1 on the no stopleak.

[HayHauler]

As others have said, drain oil and coolant.  Tap on 2 bolts that hold pump on before trying to loosen.  It's a 30 minute job including draining oil, coolant, and replacing the pump.  8mm and 10mm sockets and screw driver to loosen hose clamp.  17mm on the oil drain.

You just have to find a pump at a dealer, or order one from a dealer that you will be at in a few days.

Don't ask how we know you have to drain the oil first...   

Good luck and let us know how it goes.  If I was there, I'd change it for you.

Hay 
Jimmyt

[5_19]

Tap on 2 bolts that hold pump on before trying to loosen.

It is best to have a dead-blow hammer. You do have one I hope. I know HayHauler carries one all the time.
What happens if you don't drain the oil first?

[Joe Hummer]

Don't ask how we know you have to drain the oil first...   

It can't be any worse than not tying back the clutch lever when you replace the clutch when you realized that you assembled it wrong when you put it back in and the clutch lever wouldn't go it any longer. 

Drained the oil...had the pan sitting under the bike to catch any more oil that would come out of the clutch housing...and when I pulled the slave off....out popped the piston and drained Dot4 into my fresh clean oil...the oil didn't even have a run cycle on it...just sat in the crankcase for...ummm...10 minutes...  Oh...did I mention that I was going to re-use that oil........

Maybe there is a reason there are procedures to these maintenance items...just maybe...

Joe