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Coolant leak from an unlikely place (video)

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Prospect
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Re: Coolant leak from an unlikely place (video)

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I received the aftermarket gl650 mechanical seal in 24hrs from Goldwing parts.com That was fast!

There is about 0.2mm difference between the water pump diameter and the mechanical seal diameter. I'll use a flap wheel to enlarge the opening and put the seal in the freezer. Should fit ok.
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Re: Coolant leak from an unlikely place (video)

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IIRC I just pressed mine in.
If I hadn't done CX pumps before I would have followed these instructions (courtesy of WinGovations)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwTV4H ... zwxtUxNs3A
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Re: Coolant leak from an unlikely place (video)

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Sidecar Bob wrote: ↑Fri Nov 28, 2025 8:13 pm IIRC I just pressed mine in.
If I hadn't done CX pumps before I would have followed these instructions (courtesy of WinGovations)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwTV4H ... zwxtUxNs3A
Thanks. Those notes are excellent.
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