Does anyone know if a failed water pump has caused coolant to go into the cylinders or crankcase on a 2300?That is certainly food for thought. Come to think of it I didn't check for bubbles in the radiator. I think an exhaust gas test might still be in order as well
The most common cause of coolant entering the oil system on a Triumph Rocket III (Gen1) is a failed water pump mechanical seal, which allows coolant to bypass the pump’s internal barrier and migrate into the crankcase. This is the primary failure point when coolant and oil mix. A bad head gasket would allow water into the combustion chamber when chamber pressure is near negative and that can be checked by pulling spark plugs and checking the tips.
Yep. . . That was what I was thinking as well. I'm being as cautious as I can to run the engine as little as possible. I may just go ahead and pull the tank tonight and take a look at the plugs.The most common cause of coolant entering the oil system on a Triumph Rocket III (Gen1) is a failed water pump mechanical seal, which allows coolant to bypass the pump’s internal barrier and migrate into the crankcase. This is the primary failure point when coolant and oil mix. A bad head gasket would allow water into the combustion chamber when chamber pressure is near negative and that can be checked by pulling spark plugs and checking the tips.
I will warn you new water pumps are nonexistent at least in the US. There have been a couple folk on the Facebook waiting on an alleged backordered water pump some waiting since last year. The last I read a dealer said they arrive in October but Im not buying it. Those production lines are long gone. There may be some overseas but a used one seems to be the best option if one can be located or having one rebuilt which has been resorted too also. FYI I'm in Kansas City near Gladstone.
