85 Vmax 540 - Flywheel Housing/Water Pump Housing Removal?

sarnone · Post by **sarnone** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:25 pm

Friends, I have noticed coolant coming from my water pump gear oil breather! Most likely the seal. I have the engine out and all bolts removed inside the flywheel housing. It is off the crankcase by a couple of mms and is sort of loose. Anyone know the best method for getting off the rest of the way?

Thanks
STeve

1987vmax · Post by **1987vmax** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:43 am

You need to go to the harware store & buy some metric threaded rod. There is 2 spots in behind where the stator that you thread into then use a standard harmonic balancer puller the housing should come rate off.I forget what size of rod you need I beleive it is M8.

sarnone · Post by **sarnone** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:45 am

Sorry, I didn't figure out the forum search function until after my post. I found a discussion regarding this.

Would you know what I should replace in there, since I have it all apart? Should I go with the local dealer or order direct from yamaha?

Thanks for your help!

Steve

Post by **Vmax540** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:52 pm

Welcome to V.V. ! Check out the sticky post at the top of this forum ( infamous 1983 water pump seal )