Managed to finally work up the courage to fix the coolant impeller pump seal on the DRZ400.
Everything went surprisingly well, except when I went to put that little spring clip back on the shaft at the plastic gear on the back side of the pump housing. It stretched. I got it into place, and pinched it tight with pliers.
Is that sufficient? Or do I need to source that tiny clip and replace it? Of course, I've already put the clutch cover and pump housing back on the bike . . .
Hoping to get old yeller put together to help out on race day.
Little spring clips
Little spring clips
Brendan Nagle
04 DRZ400e
Me and tools have an understanding: If I don't use them, they don't break my stuff.
04 DRZ400e
Me and tools have an understanding: If I don't use them, they don't break my stuff.
Re: Little spring clips
Most circlips are one time uses....
Will it be a problem? Probably not, but ideally it shouldn't have been stretched to the point it wouldn't stay on. Bending back once on won't be the same as a new one.
What would happen is said clip came off? That would be the bigger question.
Will it be a problem? Probably not, but ideally it shouldn't have been stretched to the point it wouldn't stay on. Bending back once on won't be the same as a new one.
What would happen is said clip came off? That would be the bigger question.
Re: Little spring clips
Oh, darn. Guess I'll have to find a new one.
Brendan Nagle
04 DRZ400e
Me and tools have an understanding: If I don't use them, they don't break my stuff.
04 DRZ400e
Me and tools have an understanding: If I don't use them, they don't break my stuff.
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Re: Little spring clips
Transmission Supply usually has a good selection onhand.
Re: Little spring clips
Thanks. Got the cover off and the clip off again. Will head to Trans Supply tomorrow to get a few of the little buggers.
Brendan Nagle
04 DRZ400e
Me and tools have an understanding: If I don't use them, they don't break my stuff.
04 DRZ400e
Me and tools have an understanding: If I don't use them, they don't break my stuff.