Water Pump; Mechanical Seal Inspection - KYMCO Downtown 350i Repair Manual

5. Cooling System Downtown 350i

Water Pump

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this
point.

Mechanical Seal Inspection

Inspect the telltale hole in the generator cover below the water pump for signs of
coolant leaking. If there is coolant coming from this hole the mechanical seal is
compromised and must be replaced.
Removal
Water Pump Cover
Drain the coolant. See the Coolant topic for more information.
Loosen the water pump hose clamp with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Slide up the
clamp and free the coolant hose from the water pump. Allow any remaining
coolant to drain into a suitable container.
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