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Trying to find the source of an oil leak

  • Thread starter Thread starter matt_gs450
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no dice

no dice

OK. Well I tried and tried to get the damn seals in. I didn't file out the opening because I didn't want to cause any permanent damage to the engine. I even went to my moto mechanic and asked his advice. He said they should just pop right in. He suggested getting the engine hot before trying, as that's how he gets bearings into an engine block. I'm picturing warming up the motorcycle and then getting the burning hot parts off to try this. By the time I get the old seals pulled out, the block will probably be cool again and I'll have burns on my hands.

It almost seems like less trouble to take the @@#$()*&% engine apart and get them in that way. I really think that's what Suzuki intended with this particular engine.

I'm going to order several more sets. In the meantime I'll try to think of a better way to do this. Definitely wishing I hadn't taken out the old seals at this point.

-Matt
 
Is the seal tearing on the outside diameter (near the block) or inside diameter (where is slips over the shaft)?
 
Try chamfering the edge of the bore if its getting caught. This will give the seal a lead in. Use a small file or fine sandpaper to knock off any sharp edges. Clean the bore and inspect it for any roughness. I usually prepare of mixture of grease and oil to lubricate seals. Use a socket or piece of PVC pipe as a seal driver large enough to match the outer diameter of the seal. Seat the seal by hand making sure not to cock the seal in the bore and tap it home with your seal driver. Also inspect the shaft for any roughness and apply lubricant on both shaft and the seal. When you get the new seal measure it to make sure they sent you the correct seal. Are these OEM seals?
 
The more I think about it, I would feel comfortable at least trying the chamfering approach. I think the heat was getting to me yesterday. That and the fact that I nicked myself several times and split my thumbnail. Oh yeah, and got in an argument about politics with some guy on the Internet. Nice day...:mad:

Also, the socket I bought does not exactly match the OD of the seals. The socket OD is about 1 cm less than that of the seal. I'll try and find a better driver.

I'll leave this thread alone until I get those seals in there (or my mechanic does).

Thanks for your help guys.

-Matt
 
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