Looking for oil Leak and I found it.

[DrewNJ]

I'm going to add two cents to this water pump seal discussion cause my '03 BMW F650 has a rotax motor and is of similar design with regards to the water pump and seals.

Here's the thing, there is a seal on the water pump side and one on the oil side. And yeah, when one goes out, you get the offender out the weep hole. (And both get replaced when one or the other goes out)

So now you only have ONE seal keeping oil from mixing with water.

If you choose to keep riding while waiting for parts to come in and that other seal decides to go out as well, now you've got oil in your cooling system or worse, water emulsifying your oil and wrecking your lubrication.

I would not take that chance with my ride and just park it till parts come in to make repairs.

It doesn't work that way. Both seals are open to the atmosphere on the weep hole side, so there is no way to cross contaminate unless you were to try and block off the weep hole. Its a pretty solid setup.

Usually, that seal fails on the water pump side since it's under pressure on that side. Most Aprilia guys (same motor) don't even bother swapping the seal/shaft assembly until it gets really bad.
Also, a crappy install can make a new assembly leak in short order as there are a few "gotchas" with the install.

Ride it, keep an eye on the fluids. I had mine done back in 2012 and it cost me $32 to overnight the parts, the rest done under warranty. Dealer had it done and I was only down for a total of 4 days.
Since then I helped a friend do one and it's a pretty easy job once you make access, just a lot of parts to remove and put back on.

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[Lava Flow]

It doesn't work that way. Both seals are open to the atmosphere on the weep hole side, so there is no way to cross contaminate unless you were to try and block off the weep hole. Its a pretty solid setup.

Usually, that seal fails on the water pump side since it's under pressure on that side. Most Aprilia guys (same motor) don't even bother swapping the seal/shaft assembly until it gets really bad.
Also, a crappy install can make a new assembly leak in short order as there are a few "gotchas" with the install.

Ride it, keep an eye on the fluids. I had mine done back in 2012 and it cost me $32 to overnight the parts, the rest done under warranty. Dealer had it done and I was only down for a total of 4 days.
Since then I helped a friend do one and it's a pretty easy job once you make access, just a lot of parts to remove and put back on.

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Here's my take on the problem i'v been cleaning up the oil on my garage floor now for about 8 month's not to mention oil all over the underside of the Trike you have to disassemble the hole right side of the bike to include taking the Radiator loose just to be able to get your smart phone in there to take the picture. I worked on C-130H aircraft in the Military for 35 years and be leave me i'v had my share of oil leaks and I don't care to have one on my bike.
I dropped it off this morning so I am sure it will be a couple of weeks before I get it back by then all the parts I had ordered for it will be in and I well had the time to research the best way to install the new side support plates and running boards.
I also asked about the heat vents on the 2013 and he said he would check with BRP and see if they would do a goodwill warranty for my 2012.

Thanks Everyone
When I here something back from the dealer I'll let you know.

 

[Lava Flow]

oil leak fixed

Well I got my bike back Saturday only took 2 weeks to get the oil leak fixed they replaced the water pump and seals, Eng side took a week to get the parts from BRP.

While it was in the shop I asked them to check and see if I could get the vent scoops installed under a Goodwill Warranty my service writer checked with BRP and as I expected NO they’re not doing any other years but I can order them at $280.00 for the kit Still thinking on it.

While it was in the shop I did get my 2013 floor board kit in and for all those that keep saying the 2013 floor boards won’t fit on the older models. Well just let me say that it was the best 2 hrs I spent changing them out. It is a complete change out the only thing I had to modify was the spacer that goes between the 2 bearings on the brake pedal and that was because I didn’t know that the bearings didn’t come pressed in the new pedal.
Anyway here are the pics I took during the change out and I got all the parts I need off eBay for $1,345.00.

 

[Lava Flow]

more pics

Don't cut me to bad on my makeshift vice i don't have the shop here in AZ as I did back in GA.

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Excellent makeshift vice. Bike looks good with the chrome.

:thumbup:

 

[bronzeflex42]

Right side

I'm just seeing your post Lava Flow. I had my sides and pegs chromed. Was that right side with the brake master cylinder a booger bear to get off? It was with me anyway, but it is worth it when you get that chrome look. hyea:hyea:hyea:

 

[Crisis]

Hi,
Can anyone provide the parts list for what is needed for the oil leak repair on the 998. I like to be proactive and keep parts like this on hand for when it happens. This would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Lava Flow]

parts list

Hi,
Can anyone provide the parts list for what is needed for the oil leak repair on the 998. I like to be proactive and keep parts like this on hand for when it happens. This would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Hi Crisis
I don't have time to scan the Repair Order tonight but I'll put it on my to do list for this week and post it hear.

 

[Lava Flow]

Right Side

I'm just seeing your post Lava Flow. I had my sides and pegs chromed. Was that right side with the brake master cylinder a booger bear to get off? It was with me anyway, but it is worth it when you get that chrome look. hyea:hyea:hyea:

It wasn't hard removing or installing the floor board support on either side the thing that almost kicked my butt was getting the carter key back in the master cylinder push rod. I also now have the 2013 heat vent kit installed haven't had time to take it out and see who they work yet hope to next week if I can ever get through with the dam Doctor appointments.