Any tricks to changing the Water pump oil seal?
#1
Any tricks to changing the Water pump oil seal?
well put my cover togethetr with the seal in it and tore it all to pieces sliding it over rhe shaft . So then I go buy another and it tore while installing! Any tricks to this that may help?
#2
The dealer has a tool. In place of that use the connector for the 2 shafts to hold the seal while you seat it on the shaft. You may need to tuck the inner lip in with a small tool as you get the connector in place. Lubricate it too.
#6
You will see a shaft that connects the water pump gear to the water pump. This shaft is the secret to getting the new O-seal on without ripping. Pop the old seal out with a small flat tipped screwdriver. The new seal is $8 at O'reilly's. Take the water pump connecting shaft and sand down one end a bit. I used a dremel and took me about 30 seconds. Now slide the new seal over the sanded edge of the shaft. It should be a very tight fit, but this helps you line up the seal onto the mounting gear and is the same size as the gear itself. Slide the shaft over the gear like it would normally sit and place a large deep socket over the shaft. Now use a hammer and tap the end of the socket so it taps the new seal into place. No problem with ripping seal and has worked everytime I have done a seal fix. If you try and just place the seal into place, I can almost guarentee that you will rip it. Now, just place everything back on and you're done. Good luck, and if you have any other questions, let me know,
Kyle
Kyle
#9
Originally posted by Wild1
Does anyone have a pic of the o-ring? Mine is leaking after I replaced the water pump. I'm not looking forward to going back in there and tearing everything apart. Is it on the shaft?
Does anyone have a pic of the o-ring? Mine is leaking after I replaced the water pump. I'm not looking forward to going back in there and tearing everything apart. Is it on the shaft?
Kyle
#11
Vodoo,
Yes I just realised I tore mine going on, the oil is leaking out!
I like your idea, but what about the groove on the wp driveshaft (towards the engine side on a 93) what happens when the seal is being slid down the shaft and it hits that groove?
Is this were the film comes into play?
I am hoping I can use my old gaskets, I only ran the car for 20 minutes (cam change and RR's) so there's no gasket sealer on the 'fit' side only on the engine side.
Thanks,
Jim
Yes I just realised I tore mine going on, the oil is leaking out!
I like your idea, but what about the groove on the wp driveshaft (towards the engine side on a 93) what happens when the seal is being slid down the shaft and it hits that groove?
Is this were the film comes into play?
I am hoping I can use my old gaskets, I only ran the car for 20 minutes (cam change and RR's) so there's no gasket sealer on the 'fit' side only on the engine side.
Thanks,
Jim
#14
Originally posted by JIMS1999CONVZ28
Vodoo,
Yes I just realised I tore mine going on, the oil is leaking out!
I like your idea, but what about the groove on the wp driveshaft (towards the engine side on a 93) what happens when the seal is being slid down the shaft and it hits that groove?
Is this were the film comes into play?
I am hoping I can use my old gaskets, I only ran the car for 20 minutes (cam change and RR's) so there's no gasket sealer on the 'fit' side only on the engine side.
Thanks,
Jim
Vodoo,
Yes I just realised I tore mine going on, the oil is leaking out!
I like your idea, but what about the groove on the wp driveshaft (towards the engine side on a 93) what happens when the seal is being slid down the shaft and it hits that groove?
Is this were the film comes into play?
I am hoping I can use my old gaskets, I only ran the car for 20 minutes (cam change and RR's) so there's no gasket sealer on the 'fit' side only on the engine side.
Thanks,
Jim
Kyle