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Posted by Bucko
- May 31, 2026, 16:09:18 PMSo I installed the block part of the OEM seal along with the after-market ceramic part in the impeller. So far, so good, but only have about 20 kms on at this point.
Posted by Bucko
- May 29, 2026, 21:09:50 PMQuote from: Bucko on May 28, 2026, 15:46:49 PMThanks anyway. I've ordered the 46093-0002 part which includes both halves of the seal, and which Partzilla shows as fitting a KLR, but Amazon shows as fitting a VN1500. It'll be delivered, with any luck, tomorrow. I'll post the results.
So, I received the new seal, supposedly a replacement for 46093-0002 and it definitely doesn't fit a 1999 VN1500. I notice the bag it came in lists: VN750, VN800, VN400, VN150, but the Amazon post specifically lists VN1500, in addition to the models mentioned on the bag (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0GSXB8PF3?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image). The part of the seal that presses into the block is a good 1 1/2mm larger diameter than the OEM seal. The rubber/ceramic part that presses into the impeller however, is the same size as the OEM one, within a 1/10th of a mm, and I'm tempted to use that with the OEM seal. I was under the impression these kinds of seals were matched but the OEM seal isn't going to be matched anyway so ?? Any thoughts?
Posted by Bucko
- May 28, 2026, 15:46:49 PMQuote from: Troll on 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.
Thanks anyway. I've ordered the 46093-0002 part which includes both halves of the seal, and which Partzilla shows as fitting a KLR, but Amazon shows as fitting a VN1500. It'll be delivered, with any luck, tomorrow. I'll post the results.
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