regulator

[Jeff Saline]

On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:01:54 -0800 (PST) Jacobus De Bruyn writes:

> Oops, I am sorry Jeff, I forgot to include the list in > my address. Thank you for forwarding. > I checked out the Marknet pages, and there is an > extensive instruction page for the waterpump seals > changing. I will have to order the seals and o-ring > and gaskets from Fred. To get off the small nut that > holds the impeller, do I have to find a way to hold > the impeller still? The impeller shaft is delicate, > according to Marknet. > > Two listers have suggested that it is probably the > voltage regulator that gives me problems. Everything > works fine, and all of a sudden, boom, battery empty, > a few minutes ago the battery was ok for weeks at > time. I will have to check the clymers to see if I > can test this regulator. too many things to do at the > same time, I have a job too. > > For now, I will flush out and clean the radiator and > coolant tank, and fill it up with distilled water, run > it for a while, and then drain it again. > > I start to think: what s next? Endless maintenance? > Send me Kleenex. I need a good cry. Jacostarica.

<><><><><><><> <><><><><><><> Jake, Glad you've found some instructions on the coolant pump seals. The impellers I've taken off weren't corroded and the nuts loosened immediately. I think I'd be more worried about snapping the end of the shaft tightening the nut than taking it off. I suggest before you jump to conclusions that you have a bad voltage regulator you take a couple of voltage readings with the engine running and see what you get for results. Then figure out how you should proceed. My guess is it will be corrosion at a connection or a loose connection somewhere. But everyone so far is just guessing as we don't have enough information for proper troubleshooting. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[Ms. Jamie C.]

OK, I know there's a spark plug on my '96, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get at it without ripping the front end apart. Can someone tell me what I need to remove to get at it?