Engine

Water pump related parts inspection

~1min read

Refer to “water pump disassembly and assembly” .

Mechanical seal

Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage, with particular attention given to the sealing face.

Replace the mechanical seal that shows indications of leakage.

Suzuki GSX-R. Mechanical seal

Oil seal

Visually inspect the oil seal for damage, with particular attention given to the lip.

Replace the oil seal that shows indications of leakage.

Suzuki GSX-R. Oil seal

Seal washer

Visually inspect the seal washer for damage, with particular attention given to the sealing face.

Replace the seal washer that shows indications of leakage.

Suzuki GSX-R. Seal washer

Impeller / shaft

Visually inspect the impeller and its shaft for damage.

Replace the impeller or shaft if necessary.

Suzuki GSX-R. Impeller / shaft

Impeller shaft journal

Visually inspect the journal for damage or scratch.

Replace the holder if necessary.

Suzuki GSX-R. Impeller shaft journal

Test yourself

A quick Suzuki GSX-R 1000 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.