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Posted by Troll
- May 28, 2026, 14:26:34 PMSorry, it was several years ago. All I remember was that it was a pretty easy thing to do, after I got the frozen bearing out and found that there was no case damage. Wish I could be of more help. I just told the parts guy to get me everything I would need.
Posted by Bucko
- May 28, 2026, 12:34:27 PMQuote from: Troll on May 27, 2026, 20:36:41 PMI just had the parts man order everything to rebuild the pump. Bearings, shaft, seal, an so forth. The parts were still available, and probably still are, now.
Do you remember, if you ordered a new impeller, did part of the seal come installed in the impeller?
Posted by Troll
- May 27, 2026, 20:36:41 PMI just had the parts man order everything to rebuild the pump. Bearings, shaft, seal, an so forth. The parts were still available, and probably still are, now.
Posted by Bucko
- May 27, 2026, 18:53:57 PMQuote from: Troll on August 11, 2021, 07:17:41 AMI had to rebuild the whole water pump on my 1500 a couple of years ago. Seized bearing pretty much destroyed the shaft. I got all the parts from the local dealer.
Toll: What did you use for a seal?
Posted by Bucko
- May 25, 2026, 20:39:20 PMUgh. Going through this myself right now as I try to replace the Mechanical seal on my 99, 1500. Order an OEM seal (49063-1057), but it's only half the seal (as mentioned early in this thread)! My guess is the other half of the seal comes with a new impeller. Kind of retarded since every seal kit sold generally includes both parts of the seal. I'm not going to order an impeller, I'll go with a cheap seal kit that includes both parts.
The alternative part number mentioned in this thread, 46093-0002, which apparently includes both parts of the seal, is listed as for a KLR - is that the same as for a Vulcan 1500? That part number is listed on the Partzilla site but can't find it on any other dealer's sites.
Posted by 53Indian
- April 17, 2026, 04:33:26 AMHere's some pics...
Posted by Bucko
- April 10, 2026, 16:20:46 PMJust for future referene if anyone come across this thread....
The VN1500 water pump mechanical seal is shown on the Crankase parts fiche. (not the water pump fiche for some strange reason)
Posted by Bucko
- August 11, 2021, 14:13:05 PMQuote from: nhtrikes on August 11, 2021, 06:59:01 AMNot sure I'm getting this. 49063 isn't a complete part-number, it's just the reference number of the part on the fiche. You look that up the reference number in the table to get the complete part number (which for a 2001 model, and some other years, would be 49063-1057) If I do a search for 46093-0002 nothing comes up. Can you post a link to the part you're referring to?That is the part number, but it took a lot of searching to find someone who sold the second half in a complete package. If you are ordering this part make sure you provide the full part number including the suffix 46093-0002 which provides both halves of the seal. Part #49063 is just the part that goes into the crankcase. Also it's a good idea to replace the o ring on the shaft as well. Thank you again for your help!
Take care,
Pete
Edit: OK, I see maybe the part you're referring to is: 49063-0002 ?? https://www.partzilla.com/product/kawasaki/49063-0002
Interesting: the 1500 is not show in the list of models that part fits. Something still seems goofy here.
Posted by Troll
- August 11, 2021, 07:17:41 AMI had to rebuild the whole water pump on my 1500 a couple of years ago. Seized bearing pretty much destroyed the shaft. I got all the parts from the local dealer.
Posted by nhtrikes
- August 11, 2021, 06:59:01 AMThat is the part number, but it took a lot of searching to find someone who sold the second half in a complete package. If you are ordering this part make sure you provide the full part number including the suffix 46093-0002 which provides both halves of the seal. Part #49063 is just the part that goes into the crankcase. Also it's a good idea to replace the o ring on the shaft as well. Thank you again for your help!
Take care,
Pete
Posted by nhtrikes
- August 11, 2021, 06:20:39 AMYes, I found that part, but that is only half of the seal. You only get the part that presses into the core or crankcase. The other half of the seal is not mentioned anywhere. I only received that seal without the other half. Thank you for your help!
Take care,
Pete
Posted by Bucko
- August 11, 2021, 03:29:15 AMMechanical seal shown on the crankcase fiche...
https://www.partzilla.com/product/kawasaki/49063-1057?ref=e0fbbadad1abe61b77e316b14abfae2761f5545d
Posted by nhtrikes
- August 10, 2021, 16:59:32 PMHi,
I am having a hard time finding the water pump mechanical seal. There are 2 parts to the seal. One spring loaded seal that is fitted into the casing (half of the carbon/ceramic seal shaft seal) the other half is a ring seal that sits on the inside of the impeller(other half of carbon/ceramic seal). Kawasaki dealer cannot find the part. They don't know what I'm talking about and can't seem to help. I have been on their website and their exploded view doesn't even show both seals. Can't seem to find the part online either. Anyone have any information on where I can find the right seal for my 2002 Drifter 1500R. Thank for any direction!
Take care,
Pete