I've been told, at various times, over the years, that a water pump's
seals can dry
out, from prolonged storage--like the spare guy (NOS?/overhauled?--too
long to
remember which it may be)...that's resting comfortably in Horrie's trunk.
Any/much truth in this story, and if so, is there anyone who can test
this one or who can
overhaul it, if its seal is 'toast' ?
Neil Vedder
Eric Skowron wrote:
Hi Gary,
Well the shop rebuilt the pump and did a beautiful job but after 5
hours of very carefully installing it and detailing brackets, etc
along the way, I now find it leaks severely (almost steady stream)
when the car is not running. Thinking that the seal wasn't seated
properly, I started the car and found it doesn't seem leak at all when
the car is running. To my dismay, it began to pour again when I shut
off the car.
It is not leaking from any of the four connection points to the block,
the back plate of the water pump or the lower water return connection.
It again appears to be leaking from the water pump weep hole. I am
fearing the worst, that the seal will need to be replaced, requiring a
whole new kit, gaskets, 2 month waiting time (due to shipping, shop
time etc) and another rebuild exercise from the shop as getting to the
seal will damage the impeller shaft.
Any thoughts? I am holding a faint glimmer of hope for an easy fix
but it seems likely that I will have to repeat the whole process from
step A.
Sorry to keep wasting everyone's time with inquiries!
Thanks for your help,
Eric
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