Water pump shaft seal

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Sep 15, 2005 | 09:53 PM

poolkitman

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Water pump shaft seal

If this seal leaks it would be leaking oil not coolant - correct?

Sep 15, 2005 | 10:50 PM

Lt1t56

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Re: Water pump shaft seal

Correct

Sep 15, 2005 | 11:12 PM

poolkitman

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Re: Water pump shaft seal

I thought so since the pump is cam driven - just another place to investigate for the mysterious occasional drip (hard to see in that area!)
Thanks again.

Sep 15, 2005 | 11:15 PM

shoebox

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Re: Water pump shaft seal

It is hard to see in that area, but a leak there can put out a lot of oil.

Sep 26, 2005 | 11:43 PM

WinkleTheMoose

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Re: Water pump shaft seal

I'm leaking a qt. of oil a week, is that a lot should I replace that seal? I think so! Is it hard to do so would be my question, can I do it without a lift?

Sep 26, 2005 | 11:51 PM

Z95m6

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Re: Water pump shaft seal

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Originally Posted by WinkleTheMoose

I'm leaking a qt. of oil a week, is that a lot should I replace that seal? I think so! Is it hard to do so would be my question, can I do it without a lift?

Yes you just remove the waterpump and replace the seal.