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hole on the left side

11K views 6 replies 6 participants last post by  luisc500  
There are several threads on this forum related to this issue. Here is one.

http://www.r1200gs.info/forum/14-maintenance-modifications/9506-2013-r1200gw-lc-water-pump-leak.html

Agree it could be crustallized coolant. There shouldn't be a sponge in there. I would clean whatever is in there out so I had an accurate understanding of how big the leak is. Most of the posts I've seen say that if it is a few drops here and there then leave it alone but if it is steady discharge then you should replace. I have not heard of the pump failing from this issue. My 2014 had this issue and I had the pump replaced under warranty.