waterpump seal

[JanBros]

I have a new seal, but looks a bit different to the one that was in my engine . The old one looks to be the same on both sides where the new one is different.

so : which side goes to the outside/impeller ? left or right ?

[greencannon]

Left side picture faces out towards the impeller. I'm getting ready to replace mine for 2nd time. But before i do im ordering the shaft that runs thru the seal. I noticed a small wear groove from the seal that i missed last time. I'm figuring not a big issue since it's a 2001 with lots of hours. Give a close check to impeller shaft before replacing just a seal.

[tschisi]

Are you sure the left pic faces towards the impeller?
I remember my case had a hollow that the little cone you see in the left picture fits into.

[greencannon]

Got my cases apart right now (fixin the tranny)
 lookin at the seal, just like in the left picture. That was the first thing i checked for when i replaced the original seal. I bought the bike new in 01
Is it possible the factory installed backwards. My replacement has had no issues for 4 seasons
Calling on all self-proclaimed experts......

[snoopjonnyjon]

My virgin 98 also looked like greencannon's when I cracked it open this winter.