1997 Polaris Magnum 425 Oil leak from water pump weep hole

[n4cer26]

I chased down the leak on my 97 Magnum 425. I have a nice leak coming from the water pump weep hole. I am being told the oil seal inside the pump needs to be replaced. Can anyone tell me what is involved in the repair. Can it be done without pulling the motor? Thank you!

 

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[kp3004x4]

I found an old post online,I've never done it but sounds simple will try to post it

[n4cer26]

I found an old post online,I've never done it but sounds simple will try to post it

Thank you very much! The only Magnum specific video I could find the guy drilled through the frame to access front bolts with a socket and extension. Don't really wanna do that!

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[Gwbarm]

The weep hole is for water to come out when the pump is failing, if you have oil coming out of that hole I would just replace the water pump, but that's just me , I don't mess around with water leaks or battery problems I just replace the affected parts before they put me down.

[n4cer26]

I found an old post online,I've never done it but sounds simple will try to post it

Thank you very much!

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[n4cer26]

The weep hole is for water to come out when the pump is failing, if you have oil coming out of that hole I would just replace the water pump, but that's just me , I don't mess around with water leaks or battery problems I just replace the affected parts before they put me down.

Just got my rebuilt kit delivered

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[Gwbarm]

Thats OK! It will work fine just check that the bearing is in good shape while apart, for a 90s bike might want to replace that also.

[Gwbarm]

Good luck! Let us know how it works out.

[n4cer26]

Good luck! Let us know how it works out.

Thanks! Kinda dreading the job (getting housing cover bolts off and back on because it's so tight with the frame so close and partially blocking. May have to fabricate an extended wrench with a bend in it to get that front bottom bolt. We will see!

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