04 polaris sportsman 700 efi weep hole leakage

[Ghost420guy]

I have a new mechanical seal ordered for this machine, I see in a lot of other threads that while I'm replacing this to replace the oil seal right behind it. Looking on bike bandit for specs I see no oil seal, just a ball bearing? Is there an oil seal there and where may I find one to order or is it the ball bearing I need to replace?

[GEARHEAD01]

with out a manual i can not tell you. as far as i am concerned if it ain't broke don't fix it. my best guess though would be to pull the bearing out and the seal would be behind there.

[pete59edsel]

I'd do it, your in the neighborhood anyway, save ya from doing it later.

[DirtDemon]

I think Gearhead is right, the oil seal should be right behind the ball bearing. I also agree with Pete's opinion to just go ahead an replace the bearing and seal since you are in there IMHO.

[Ghost420guy]

I did replace the mechanical seal and oil seal, runs like a champ now! Anyone tries to do this w\o a manual it is very simple to pull everything with a 2.5" drywall screw and reset with a socket for the oil seal. The mechanical i machined a piece of 2" od 1 3/8 id tube down to 1.65 to set the seal and it worked 1st shot, using a socket i busted the ceramic piece twice and had to get a new seal lol (learning expierience) Thanks everyone for the help!!

[pete59edsel]

Ghost, did you happen to take any photos?

[Ghost420guy]

I did not but here is the link i found with pretty detailed instructions on removal

ATV Time :: View topic - Water Pump Mechanical Seal how to replace - 2001 Sportsman

the only thing he left out was the plastic seal over the water pump seal will not allow it to seat, thats where the machined tubing came in very handy