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I don't think they are connected. The Prestone Extended Life is silicate and phosphate free, I used the stuff in my 1200. Clean off the bottom of your engine to make sure any future oil is coming from the weep hole and not somewhere else. I'd also recommend keeping an eye on your coolant for any signs of oil and your oil for any signs of coolant. If the main seal in your pump goes, you lose the separation of these too fluids.

 

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zonk3939 wrote:

Do I just make sure its silicate free antifreeze? When I did my alternator change,I bought Prestolite (Orange) and it said it was silicate free.Hopefully thats the only necessety when choosing an antifreeze.

Prestolite Orange should be just fine, it is non silicate.

 

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Renegade wrote:

Any silicate AF is do-able.. However, look for other additives that hint at an abrasive base. Most are o.k. to use for M/C applications. I prefer the Texaco brand because GM puts it in their new cars on the assembly line.. :clapper:

Typo, Renegade you did mean any NON-silicate AF is do-able... No?

 

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Oil at the weep hole just means the inner seal is leaking, not the main seal on the pump shaft. It that leaks you will find oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil. As Bob said the seal isn't expensive, and it isn't difficult to install.

 

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doug77 wrote:

O:k,
with 28,000 miles on the clock, would you guys suggest just the seal kit, or doing the whole pump.

I've never had any issues with it running hot on me.
Even though the bike is 28 years old....:clapper:

Thanks,

Doug77

I'd just get the seal kit, there's no indication the pump is failing.