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guile

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Waterpump small leakage
« on: February 22, 2011, 01:34:20 PM »
Friends,
I noticed a little leakage coming from under the water pump (telltale hole). It only does this after 30 seconds or so.
I only have about 8000 miles on the Xciting and already the waterpump is broken?
The coolant is of high quality.

Any wisdom on this?
Thanks!

Groet,
Gijs
The Netherlands

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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2011, 02:01:12 PM »
I've had oil leakage and engine casing replacement at 7.000 kms so consider yourself lucky.
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2011, 03:56:58 AM »
Mine on my '07 started leaking at about 4500 miles so I ordered a new pump.  Then the old one quit leaking and stayed dry for a couple thousand miles so I left it in place. When it started again, I replaced it and flushed the whole system very well with distilled water.

I don't know for sure why it failed.  It never leaked terribly badly -- I would have to add coolant to the overflow tank once or twice a week toward the end.     

The strange part of the story is: The new one leaked for 20 miles or so, then became ok and has been ok for 5500 miles.

You could just wait a while and watch it. 

My new pump cost around $55 or $60 dollars. 
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2011, 08:14:25 AM »
Thanks for your reply Hoolander. That could be easily true.
There are 'kits' on the market to change the parts of the pump: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160459808657&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2412wt_1018

If the problem gets worse, I'll try that. :-\


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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2011, 02:28:39 AM »
I'll be damned!!! my waterpump is leaking aswell...FRESH COOLANT! read this a few weeks ago, didn't think anyhing about. Went to change oil and....leaking coolant! Just great! must re-read warranty coverage. Knowing my dealer they will find away to try to get out... :(
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2011, 11:34:30 AM »
hmmm! Will check on mine too. But after 25,000 plus kms never had to top up the reservior.  even after it overheated. I change the coolant every 10,000kms.
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2011, 03:18:08 PM »
Hey, sjb9989, I hope you used coolant without silicates.  The service manual says coolants with silicates will cause premature water pump failure.  If this is your problem, you may yet save it by draining, flushing and refilling with the proper coolant. 
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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2011, 02:17:27 AM »
Sorry for just now reading the reply...Good question, i need to check...
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2011, 02:17:14 PM »
Damn..........mine leaking as well......6000km >:(
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2011, 05:32:49 PM »
This can't be coincidence... :(
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2011, 07:29:45 PM »
I noticed mine leaking a short time after buying the bike.  It had about 6,000 miles at the time and had been sitting with very little use for some time.  Now that I am riding it regularly, it has stopped leaking, not a drop for over a month.   My best guess is the pump seals dry up or somehow shrink a bit from sitting.  Riding it regularly seems to keep them fresh.

To those who are experiencing the leak, how much are you riding your scoot?  This might be a good excuse to go out and put some more miles on it!  :)
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2011, 07:43:35 PM »
I drive mine 50 miles every day for the last year.
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2011, 08:42:59 PM »
Well it was a good guess.  lol
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2011, 07:38:06 AM »
I only drive it about once or twice a week but it can stand for 2weeks at a time.........................I shall keep a eye on it!!
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Re: Waterpump small leakage
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2011, 07:29:43 AM »
My waterpump stopped leaking gently,
it pisses coolingfluid now...  >:(
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