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    Split the cases or no??

    Hi All, I have a 1980 GS1100E and It's time to stop the leak behind the sprocket cover. I don't really know if it's the countershaft seal or the shifter seal, but I plan to replace both. My question is, do you have to split the cases to do this (I'm hoping not of course.).

    Should it be needed to determine the answer, the engine number is: S110X-105997
    Just an old guy trying to have a little fun with my toy.
    1980 GS1100E



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    #2
    I've never done such a repair but the seals themselves don't have any lips on them which interlock with the cases so you may have a fighting chance. Worst case you destroy a couple of seals trying to drive them in.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Nessism View Post
      I've never done such a repair but the seals themselves don't have any lips on them which interlock with the cases so you may have a fighting chance. Worst case you destroy a couple of seals trying to drive them in.
      The countershaft seal has a sheet metal c ring on the outside of the seal that fits into a groove in the upper case half to keep the seal from pushing out. It would be very difficult to remove or replace the seal.

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        #4
        Originally posted by TeamDar View Post
        The countershaft seal has a sheet metal c ring on the outside of the seal that fits into a groove in the upper case half to keep the seal from pushing out. It would be very difficult to remove or replace the seal.
        Hum. Forgot about those. C RING PN 09390-62008. Bummer.

        I was wondering what kept the seal from popping out???
        Ed

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          #5
          I just replaced the countershaft seal with the cases together.
          There is a C-ring in the way holding the seal back.
          I drilled a small hole on the back end of the C-Ring and using a snap ring pliers I was able to snap it out of the groove fairly easy. It also goes in fairly easy.

          The most difficult part is the case edges are very sharp and were cutting my seal while I was driving it in initially. I took a deburr tool and file to soften the leading edge and give it a small taper to help with the cutting.

          The seal still took a few nicks going in so I used a small bead of threebond around the perimeter just to be sure. Seems to be working fine. If I had spent more time cleaning up the edge, it would have went much better.

          I also replaced the spacer to give the seal a fresh surface to ride on, and don't forget, there is a very tiny o-ring behind the spacer.

          Good Luck

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            #6
            So, is the split ring in FRONT of the seal to hold it in or behind it ? Seems to me that if it's in front of the seal it would be pretty simple to get out. ( I don't have that bike, I'm just curious)

            Mad
            83 GS750E
            2006 ZX14
            2004 KTM 450 EXC
            2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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              #7
              Originally posted by Maddevill View Post
              So, is the split ring in FRONT of the seal to hold it in or behind it ? Seems to me that if it's in front of the seal it would be pretty simple to get out. ( I don't have that bike, I'm just curious)

              Mad
              The C-Ring is in front of the seal, but no where to grab it. That's why I drilled a small hole for a snap ring pliers.

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                #8
                All very good information (I think / hope).
                I got the seals, but with work stuff and just a general lack of enthusiasm due to cold and rainy weather I have not done the clean-it-all and run it to see which seal is leaking routine.

                When I get a good handle on the source of the leak and get it fixed I will report back, maybe with pictures!

                Many thanks.
                Just an old guy trying to have a little fun with my toy.
                1980 GS1100E



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                  #9
                  Hi Everyone,

                  I see this is a pretty old thread, but I'm hoping someone will still be looking at it and might be able to expand a bit on the repair procedure described here. I have a '81 GS750E that has a sprocket seal leak. I verified by cleaning all the grime behind the sprocket cover and letting the bike sit overnight. Oil is definitely weeping from the outer perimeter of the sprocket seal.

                  My bike also has a C-ring that is visible on the top of the seal. If my bike is the same as the GS1100E then I think I can use this same procedure to replace the seal. My question is, 1) do you have to loosen any of the engine case bolts; and 2) After pulling the C-ring out did you have to drill the seal and put screws in it so you could pull it out, or were you able to just fish it out of there with a pick?

                  Thanks!

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                    #10
                    Definitely split the cases.........vertically.
                    Expecting the Spanish Inquisition
                    1981 GS850G: the Ratzuki
                    1981 GS1100E

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                      #11
                      Well, I was hoping not to split the cases because the motor runs fine and it would be a shame to completely disassemble a good engine to replace a single leaky oil seal. It sounds like at least one person has done this without splitting the cases but I am having a hard time seeing how it’s possible. The C-ring isn’t very thick so you couldn’t drill a very large hole, maybe only 1/16”, and I’m not sure that’s large enough for the tips of most snap ring pliers. Not to mention you’d need a massive pair of snap ring pliers to span both ends of the C-ring and clear the transmission shaft. It might just be that I let this seal leak until the motor blows up which, since it’s a Suzuki, will probably take another 40 years. :-)

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                        #12
                        You don't need to completely disassemble the motor to change the seal.
                        remove motor from chassis, remove starter, remove side covers, remove top case bolts, flip it over, remove bottom case bolts. Split cases, clean and do repair.
                        The crank, pistons and head remain intact
                        1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                        1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                        1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                        1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                        1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                        1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                        2007 DRz 400S
                        1999 ATK 490ES
                        1994 DR 350SES

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                          #13
                          Thank you! I need to study the engine diagrams again. I didn’t realize this was possible with this engine.

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                            #14
                            You don't need to split the cases. You can drill a small hole in the C-Clip and using a strong Ice Pick, pry it out, using a small flat screw driver behind it to keep the progress, and slide the clip up. Drill two holes, and use a C-Clip remover. Pulling the cases is really a big job, unless you intend to pull them off completely and change all the seals, I wouldn't do it. IMHO.

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                              #15
                              Hey ya'll, I got that C-ring out and I made a YouTube video about it. It turns out that splitting the cases would not help in any way to get that C-ring out. I fumbled with the camera a lot in this video but hopefully you'll get the point. To make a long story short, all you need to do is drill a 1/6" hole in one end of the clip, insert an awl or a punch into the hole, and tap lightly in a downward motion on the end of the awl (or punch) with a hammer. There is no need to pull inward with an ice pick. In fact, that makes it very difficult.



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