Oil Leak from Water Pump Driveshaft

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Apr 30, 2008 | 09:00 AM

Blown350ZZ4

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Oil Leak from Water Pump Driveshaft

Has anyone experienced this or anything similar? Small amount of oil has been leaking from the water pump driveshaft, seal was replaced and it still seems to be leaking a little bit. I have a 97 SS, stock.

Apr 30, 2008 | 10:39 AM

Stl94LT1

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Are you sure the seal was installed correctly?

http://www.impalasuperstore.com/nais...84&whichpage=1

Apr 30, 2008 | 10:50 AM

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Are you sure the seal was installed correctly?

http://www.impalasuperstore.com/nais...84&whichpage=1

All I could find so far was the paper GM gasket and it still has some play in it. Thanks for the link. I will read through it and give it another shot.

Apr 30, 2008 | 10:54 AM

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Paper gasket? Not on the w/p driveshaft.

Apr 30, 2008 | 02:01 PM

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Looks like I don't have the right tool that was pictured in that Impala thread so the seal is rolling over after its in. $60 bucks for it.

Apr 30, 2008 | 02:15 PM

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???? $60 for what? The seal is a few bucks.

Apr 30, 2008 | 02:25 PM

mfb_lt1birdman

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That Kent Moore seal installer tool is what is $60+ dollars. I think thats what he is saying.

Apr 30, 2008 | 02:28 PM

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That Kent Moore seal installer tool is what is $60+ dollars. I think thats what he is saying.

Yup, that would be it.

Apr 30, 2008 | 02:29 PM

shoebox

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You can use the marker cap or anything that is it's size (like a socket) no need to buy the tool.

Apr 30, 2008 | 03:17 PM

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Blown350ZZ4

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You can use the marker cap or anything that is it's size (like a socket) no need to buy the tool.

Thats the next step. If anything, we will just ruin a 2 dollar seal if it doesnt work.

Apr 30, 2008 | 07:24 PM

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I installed 3 on my car. I thought I was just messing up the seal putting it on, but my WP drive actually had a groove worn into it and I had to replace it. Then the leak went away.

May 1, 2008 | 08:39 AM

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I installed 3 on my car. I thought I was just messing up the seal putting it on, but my WP drive actually had a groove worn into it and I had to replace it. Then the leak went away.

Interesting. I am going to have to check that out. Thanks

May 1, 2008 | 08:51 AM

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BlackHawk23

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I went through 3 seals when i did my water pump. It looked like the last one tore a little, but it wasnt too bad. It still sealed well theres no leaks.