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bopper59
Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 17
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject: water pump |
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hi all,
i have now sorted the fuel problem on my mark 2 consul, the feed pipes weree dirty, now i have a leaking water pump, i have put a new by-pass hose on her and i can't see any cracks, cleaned both surfaces before assembling, she is still leaking, any ideas?
many thaks,
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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bopper59
Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 17
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:31 pm Post subject: water pump |
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hi rick,
thanks for the speedy reply, is that going to be a big job or is it eaiser to aquire another pump,
thanks again,
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Rick Site Admin
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Finch661
Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 163 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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i had the same problem with my mini, the seal in the pump had perished! a wuick check (as told by a mechanic) is to take the drive belt off (and ideally the hoses connected to the pump, and spin the pump pulley. if it spins really freely, then most likely your seal is away. if there is a bit of resistance to it, then it should be ok. this of course might only apply to mini water pumps, but hey
i have been told about a seal replenisher that is put in to the water (similar to rad-weld), but i dont know much about it |
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