Experienced GL1100 guys (mechanical) (forgive the cross po..

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"Paul Cassel" <pcasselplustwo DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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> chornbe wrote:
> > My '83 GL1100 engine (in my '82 standard) is pissing oil from the drain
> > hole under the water pump. From my research it seems I need a new water
> > pump and the two O-rings. Does anyone concur or disagree?
>
> Concur, but it's been a long while since I messed with these.
> >
> > I can do the job easily enough, just getting sick of dumping money into
> > this bike, week after week. I swear, at the rate I'm
> > replacing/repairing things, this whole bike will be new in a month.
> >
> Classic problem with many of life's possessions. Just remember when
> making a sell / fix decision that sunk costs are irrlevent.
 >> Stay informed about: Experienced GL1100 guys (mechanical) (forgive the cross po.. 

Thanks Hank. Added what I found there to my research and am pretty sure
it's the pump.

Thanks.
 >> Stay informed about: Experienced GL1100 guys (mechanical) (forgive the cross po.. 

Paul,

*nods* Yeah, I don't expect to recover the repair costs if/when I sell
the bike. I just hope to get a fair penny given the overall (now,
anyway) mechanical condition of the bike.

Truth to tell, it's still far less than payments on a new ride.

Thanks.
 >> Stay informed about: Experienced GL1100 guys (mechanical) (forgive the cross po.. 

I have a 1981 GL1100, and was having the very same problem. I took the front off down to the oil pump. On the back side of the water pump are 3 bolts that hold the water pump in place. Once the water pump is out you will see 2 "O" rings that will need to be replaced ( about 35 cents each) and on the very end of the water pump a rubber seal. Just coat the top of that seal with silicon sealer. Put it all back together and problem solved! Butch
 >> Stay informed about: Experienced GL1100 guys (mechanical) (forgive the cross po..