[sfruechte]

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I obtained a used front engine case, the one housing the oil filter and water pump, from ebay for my 77 Goldwing as the oil drain plug threads were damaged when I hit a raccoon several years ago. I also need a water pump (is it possibly related to hittting the racoon?)and have obtained a new one from Honda. My question is, am I better off using the original front engine case and having the threads redone while it is off the bike or should I use the one from ebay with an unknown history. My concern about the case from ebay is the impeller on the water pump actually rubs a little bit on the case. Is it possible for this case to be bent? All opinions are welcome. – Thanks.

 

[rcmatt007]

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get rid of the used ebay water pump and just get a new one... as for the case all 1000's are the same

 

[JBz]

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it should be close but not rub. . maybe oring related. Are both of them in there.JB.

 

[rcmatt007]

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rubbing can be a couple of things... worn bearings.... throw it away... or the metal tabs a bit bent



nevertheless, all the work to pull it apart and then put in a used part you don't know the conditions of? just my 2c, I wouldn't, get a new one and you will probably never have to change it again

 

[JBz]

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rcmatt007 wrote:

rubbing can be a couple of things... worn bearings.... throw it away... or the metal tabs a bit bent



nevertheless, all the work to pull it apart and then put in a used part you don't know the conditions of? just my 2c, I wouldn't, get a new one and you will probably never have to change it again

i think he said he got a new one. jb

 

[exavid]

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Repair the original oil drain threads by installing a Helicoil.