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leaking pump
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:29 pm
by les
Hope this picture isn't too big------ the hole in the pump lets water out, I'm thinking it may be because it has stood for a long time, do you think it will seal? When a grease nipple was fitted to these pumps, was that the location. Any views received with thanx.
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:56 pm
by alex_holden
I think once the seal has started to go you will have to replace the pump sooner or later. Keep a close watch on the water level in the radiator and carry a bottle of water in the boot - you don't want to boil the engine dry.
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:29 pm
by les
To be honest it's not on the road yet, I've just checked out the electrical circuits and spun it up to see how it ran and to re-flush the system. When I drain and refill possibly best to change the pump, shame as there is no wear as far as I can tell, anyone know why the hole is there?
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:41 pm
by aupickup
SURE IT MAYBE FOR GREASE, I HAVE AN OLD CAST ONE
THAT IS SIMIALAR WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND SAYS FOR GREASE
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:50 pm
by les
Is it in the same position? There is no thread in the hole for a nipple, wonder if I could thread it and add one.
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:27 pm
by Matt
I think the hole is there for if the seal fails? someone explained it too me once and it made perfect sense!
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:04 pm
by aupickup
will check mine tom nite
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:25 pm
by aupickup
yes mine has a grease nipple