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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.
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.