oldgrumps Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Looked at sight glass after washing bike and discovered whitish gunk on bottom of sight glass window. I'm assuming this is water? The oil on top looks good. Wouldn't oil float to the top? Old Edited January 11, 2016 by oldgrumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technowaldo Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Your waterpump casing is pourous £85 to replace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 This can also happen just due to a build up of condensation. i have experiencec it over the years with no leaky pump casing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrumps Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Sorry don't know why picture is upside down and how to make it smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherfive Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 If this is just on sight glass but rest of oil is ok I'd say not to worry. Worst case change your oil and monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Pull off the waterpump casing and check for corrosion if it looks o.k just change the oil and keep an eye on it. Could be a waterpump seal or as others have said just condensation, I get it on mine from time to time and it reminds me to change the oil!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrumps Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Just changed the oil. Can't seem to get the white stuff off the sight glass Old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Lean the bike on its side, unscrew the "glass" plug and clean it out with brake cleaner or whatever. There are some ribs in it which prevent use of a cloth or the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrumps Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 So it's screws off? I'll give it a shot on my next oil change. I'm going to make sure there is no problem first. Thanks Old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 If you don't clean it now you won't know if the problem continues or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfc Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) As above lay the bike down and remove the glass and clean. Refit the glass but do not over tighten, the plastic can become brittle, just put a socket on it and tighten it with your hand do not use a ratchet or bar, socket and fingers only!! Edited January 12, 2016 by jfc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp65 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 What would be the best way to remove the water pump seal? Can It be removed just with the pump cover and impeller off or does the casing need to be pulled off too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I carefully drilled (so as not to contact the sealed bearing behind) then used self tappers to pull it out if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockie28 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Seems like a hassle that, your as well taking the casing off and doing the job right. Gives you a good opportunity for a Wee inspection inside there at the same time. It's a hour and a half job max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Seems like a hassle that, your as well taking the casing off and doing the job right. Gives you a good opportunity for a Wee inspection inside there at the same time. It's a hour and a half job max. Plus a day to get the sumpguard back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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