Fuel pump plate leak

[too much]

Yesterday evening I decided to clean up my '97 GSXR 600 track bike tank and in order to get rid of some carbs hesitation ... I emptied the tank (as much as possible through the top hole), some impurities and rust came out, I put it back, added a bottle of Seafoam, 2-3 liters of gas, started the engine just so the mix will get into the carbs ... everything seemed great ...

Just that this morning I went to start the engine again, but I had a hint to check under the tank (I didn't attache it fully) and I notticed it was leaking gas by the fuel pump plate gasket). I guess it was allready broken and sealed by the gas deposits ...

The question is, can I use some gasket maker that is gas resistatnt to fix it ? Suggestions?

Also any ideea on the torque of the fuel pump plate screws ?

 

[Franko!]

I would simply replace the gasket. I think they are around $15.
However, you could try to tighten it up just a little and see if it stops.

As for the proper torque setting, I think it is around 7 foot-lbs. (which means snug and a bit.)

 

[JohnnyP636]

I would simply replace the gasket. I think they are around $15.
However, you could try to tighten it up just a little and see if it stops.

As for the proper torque setting, I think it is around 7 foot-lbs. (which means snug and a bit.)

Not for that bike, they are quite a bit more then $15 Id guess around $40
Either way Id also replace the gasket, silicone as a temporary fix

 

[Franko!]

Not for that bike, they are quite a bit more then $15 Id guess around $40
Either way Id also replace the gasket, silicone as a temporary fix

I stand corrected... I guess I am used to the lower cost Honda parts.

 

[too much]

$140 I guess on Bike Bandit ....


Anyway I cleaned the gasked (it had some dried stuff on it), added some gasoline resistant stuff and tightened up properly. Seems to be OK, I will keep checking ...

 

[JohnnyP636]

I stand corrected... I guess I am used to the lower cost Honda parts.

Not really a Honda vs others thing, the gasket on that bike isnt just a large O-ring like on most other bikes. Its a larger rubber gasket cut to a specific shape and a plate ...And therefore cost more then just an O-ring

And I was actually wrong its even more! alot more!
Stupid Suzuki does not sell just the rubber seal alone, you have to buy the rubber seal and the bolts as a set

14: [PACKING SET,FUE] $147.18

http://www.bikebandit.com/1997-suzuki-gsxr600v/o/m6214#sch243736

Thats a US price you can expect it to be %20 more from a Canadian dealer! So I guess it is a Suzuki thing lol Way to go Suzuki! That is why I will never own a Suzuki sport bike

Just to compare if you had another brand of comparable bike

1997 Honda F3 uses a $2 Oring to seal the petcock to the tank
1997 Kawi ZX6R uses a $7 gasket similar to the Suzuki
1997 Yam YZF 600 uses a $7 Oring
Suzuki uses a $150+ rubber gasket

 

[Franko!]

Not really a Honda vs others thing, the gasket on that bike isnt just a large O-ring like on most other bikes. Its a larger rubber gasket cut to a specific shape and a plate ...And therefore cost more then just an O-ring

I was just goofing around... :lol:

 

[JohnnyP636]

I was just goofing around... :lol:

Its not even a joke though....Its true in most cases

 

[Franko!]

Its not even a joke though....Its true in most cases

Actually that has been my limited experience as well. When I put on the YZF600F front end on my VFR, I wanted to change the fork seals. Yamaha wanted $42 each side. Using the Motovan catalog, I was able to cross reference the part to a Honda cruiser and paid Honda $22 each side.

Then Yamaha wanted $9 for each caliper seal. My Honda ones were $3 each and I only needed 4. If they start to stick or leak, I will put on the R6 calipers I purchased from you in late 2008. (Bet you forgot!!)