fastbob Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 hours ago, dynax said: No spares currently available for Xena, so for the time being I will keep my rides short and only for important duties. I did however replace the innertubes on my bicycle and washed it in the shower you gotta love having a wet room So at least if Xena is out of commission I still have some transport, trust this to happen since selling Bridget What exactly is the issue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 25 minutes ago, fastbob said: What exactly is the issue ? I will take a photo in bit just having a kebab, but I might have found a fix for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 It's this rubber grommet type thing what has split, it fits inside a spring which is behind the impeller. The fix I have in mind is to use some heat shrink to bond over it, nothing to lose by trying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Gotta say the gospel pass was lovely and I am sure I could bore you rigid with pics but if you get the chance and haven't been there before please do!! Cheers Ian 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: Gotta say the gospel pass was lovely and I am sure I could bore you rigid with pics but if you get the chance and haven't been there before please do!! Cheers Ian You will have to do a new thread when you get chance with a bit of a write up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Cheers Stu I will do something. We are moving to an Airbnb in Stratford in the morning. As it is on the canal and near pubs I will take more pics and update when we get back if you want? Cheers Ian 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: Cheers Stu I will do something. We are moving to an Airbnb in Stratford in the morning. As it is on the canal and near pubs I will take more pics and update when we get back if you want? Cheers Ian Yeah that would be good Just a thread with a run down of your trip with any decent roads/routes you went with pics would be great It gives people an idea if they are thinking of a trip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, dynax said: It's this rubber grommet type thing what has split, it fits inside a spring which is behind the impeller. The fix I have in mind is to use some heat shrink to bond over it, nothing to lose by trying I think I have fixed it, didn't have a big enough diameter heatshrink so an alternative needed to be found, and believe it or not I used the neck of a balloon and the glue from a puncture repair kit. I have it all back together in the casing ready to be fitted back on the bike, I will do that in the morning and get it filled back up with fluids and take it for a test ride 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: Cheers Stu I will do something. We are moving to an Airbnb in Stratford in the morning. As it is on the canal and near pubs I will take more pics and update when we get back if you want? Cheers Ian Not far away is the Cinderella club at Hoar Park - any time from 10:00 ‘til 13:00 Tomorrow you will find an eclectic mix of bikes & bikers. If you fancy a meet up, I’ll be there. It is also a tag Edited June 8, 2021 by Mickly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 12 hours ago, dynax said: It's this rubber grommet type thing what has split, it fits inside a spring which is behind the impeller. The fix I have in mind is to use some heat shrink to bond over it, nothing to lose by trying That's known as a Mechanical Seal . Have you tried Chinese Bike Parts ( Something like that ) it's probably fairly generic . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 17 hours ago, dynax said: No spares currently available for Xena, so for the time being I will keep my rides short and only for important duties. I did however replace the innertubes on my bicycle and washed it in the shower you gotta love having a wet room So at least if Xena is out of commission I still have some transport, trust this to happen since selling Bridget Thats poo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 12 hours ago, Ian Frog said: Cheers Stu I will do something. We are moving to an Airbnb in Stratford in the morning. As it is on the canal and near pubs I will take more pics and update when we get back if you want? Cheers Ian Yes please do a thread for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 12 hours ago, dynax said: I think I have fixed it, didn't have a big enough diameter heatshrink so an alternative needed to be found, and believe it or not I used the neck of a balloon and the glue from a puncture repair kit. I have it all back together in the casing ready to be fitted back on the bike, I will do that in the morning and get it filled back up with fluids and take it for a test ride Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 12 hours ago, fastbob said: That's known as a Mechanical Seal . Have you tried Chinese Bike Parts ( Something like that ) it's probably fairly generic . Yeah I found out it's name from some searching, unfortunately they are out of stock it is a generic part and fits some current Lexmoto models, just none available. I will phone them tomorrow and find the general specs and then see if I can get an equivalent part from some where else, there can't be that many variations so logically I should be able to find one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 10 hours ago, gymwitch said: Good luck Well it didn't work but it was worth trying as nothing lose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, dynax said: Well it didn't work but it was worth trying as nothing lose What does this little thing do or not do now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Bender said: What does this little thing do or not do now It's part of the water pump it fits behind the impeller, I assume it's to prevent the coolant going into the engine block, but when it starts to fail there is a weep hole which allows fluid to vent to the outside as an indicator that something is amiss, like with mine which was split. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, dynax said: It's part of the water pump it fits behind the impeller, I assume it's to prevent the coolant going into the engine block, but when it starts to fail there is a weep hole which allows fluid to vent to the outside as an indicator that something is amiss, like with mine which was split. Ahh gotcha now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Just been looking on ebay and there are quite a few and all i need to replace is the spring part, watched a video and the guy kept his original metal piece and just replaced the spring and the bit in the impeller, so might take a punt on a couple of the ebay ones tomorrow and see if any will fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, dynax said: It's part of the water pump it fits behind the impeller, I assume it's to prevent the coolant going into the engine block, but when it starts to fail there is a weep hole which allows fluid to vent to the outside as an indicator that something is amiss, like with mine which was split. it prevents both Oil mixing with water and water mixing with oil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, dynax said: Just been looking on ebay and there are quite a few and all i need to replace is the spring part, watched a video and the guy kept his original metal piece and just replaced the spring and the bit in the impeller, so might take a punt on a couple of the ebay ones tomorrow and see if any will fit https://www.racing-planet.co.uk/water-repair-minarelli-generic-keeway-motobi-1e40ma-1e40mb-p-177257-1.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=google_merchant&utm_campaign=google_products&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzYGGBhCTARIsAHdMTQz-DmKw8EbSaxvVsKCyG2DJCwsE227du4M6lGzd1a3e5A32SQA7_zsaAsd0EALw_wcB#.YMEfObfTUvo Is that one on the card ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Bender said: https://www.racing-planet.co.uk/water-repair-minarelli-generic-keeway-motobi-1e40ma-1e40mb-p-177257-1.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=google_merchant&utm_campaign=google_products&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzYGGBhCTARIsAHdMTQz-DmKw8EbSaxvVsKCyG2DJCwsE227du4M6lGzd1a3e5A32SQA7_zsaAsd0EALw_wcB#.YMEfObfTUvo Is that one on the card ? That's a full repair kit I just need the springy rubber bit, going to try a local bike shop first tomorrow as they might have one, they do a lot of oddball items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 I also have another problem now, on the oil filter cover one of the bolt holes has stripped the threads and can't get it tight enough to seal properly. I was thinking about using an epoxy resin and bonding in some studs and use dome nuts instead of bolts, good or bad idea otherwise it would mean retapping and run the risk of breakout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 17 minutes ago, dynax said: That's a full repair kit I just need the springy rubber bit, going to try a local bike shop first tomorrow as they might have one, they do a lot of oddball items. It's 8quid Think I would be tapping out next size up, proper thread lock and setting studs in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bender said: It's 8quid Think I would be tapping out next size up, proper thread lock and setting studs in The one that's stripped there is an alignment tube which would make tapping out a bit more difficult, hence my reason just to go with bonding in a stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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