V6 water pump gasket
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Fitted the thermostat today, no leaks. But now i have a new leak from the water pump. It only leaked when the engine was off though, not a drop with engine on?!
Anyone got a part number for a new gasket? The bible warns there are two and i dont want the wrong one obviously. And why not leak when engine is running?
The car has sat for over a month, not been turned over due to lack of stat housing and hassnt had any water in it over the freezing snowy period weve had.
Cheers
Marcus
Anyone got a part number for a new gasket? The bible warns there are two and i dont want the wrong one obviously. And why not leak when engine is running?
The car has sat for over a month, not been turned over due to lack of stat housing and hassnt had any water in it over the freezing snowy period weve had.
Cheers
Marcus
Mmmm, could be that philpot, rck. It does seem to be coming from behind the pulley. I took a short video on my phone, so the quality isnt very good and the phone couldnt really get good access. Check it out on youtube, search for tvrmarcus1875 if you have time (dont know how to add a link - sorry).
I'll have another look tomorrow if it isnt snowing. Hopefully Mark is right and the sealant has expanded!
Cheers guys
marcus
Edited to add a couple of poor pics.
I'll have another look tomorrow if it isnt snowing. Hopefully Mark is right and the sealant has expanded!
Cheers guys
marcus
Edited to add a couple of poor pics.
Edited by marcus1875 on Wednesday 14th January 19:04
Edited by marcus1875 on Wednesday 14th January 19:07
Hi Mark'
Nah this wasnt after a run. The engine was flushed in November, it has been sat a while tho. Unfortunately the rusty colour is down to the antifreeze i put in. Didnt realise the red coloured stuff was no good! I'll get some blue coloured stuff tomorrow.
The top hose was off when i refilled with coolant after replacing the stat housing. The water started leaking out before it came out the top pipe (in fact it never reached the top pipe).
The container you see is actually the top of my trolley jack, i'd jacked it up for better access to view from underneath.
The blue sealant was there when i bought the motor.
So I suppose it is the bearing seal then? I'll get a whole bottom set and do the whole lot.
cheers
marcus
p.s. how did you link the vid?
Nah this wasnt after a run. The engine was flushed in November, it has been sat a while tho. Unfortunately the rusty colour is down to the antifreeze i put in. Didnt realise the red coloured stuff was no good! I'll get some blue coloured stuff tomorrow.
The top hose was off when i refilled with coolant after replacing the stat housing. The water started leaking out before it came out the top pipe (in fact it never reached the top pipe).
The container you see is actually the top of my trolley jack, i'd jacked it up for better access to view from underneath.
The blue sealant was there when i bought the motor.
So I suppose it is the bearing seal then? I'll get a whole bottom set and do the whole lot.
cheers
marcus
p.s. how did you link the vid?
Well, got the gasket set, got the "blue" antifreeze. Got my tools out, bonnet off, at this point i lost the use of my fingers which turned numb and blue. F**k this i thought, packed everything up and went to the pub.
Anyone got heated mechs gloves or want to build me a heated garage?
I'll try again when man up!
Marcus
Anyone got heated mechs gloves or want to build me a heated garage?
I'll try again when man up!
Marcus
Well guys, i manned up and faced the cold. Took the pump of today, found there was no gasket, just a couple of small bits and the rest packed with sealant.
What do you make of the blades from the pump? They are covered in pits and black/rusty. Is it worth getting a new one or will that one be OK?
Cheers
Marcus
Cheers Mark, Yup, flush and clean up next weekend. Tickover are shut till the 26th so i'll decide during the week.
The pumps been working fine tho so i may just clean it up as best i can and refit.
Cant believe someone would use a wee bit of gasket and pack the rest with sealant, still it worked for the last three years i've owned it without bursting!
Marcus
The pumps been working fine tho so i may just clean it up as best i can and refit.
Cant believe someone would use a wee bit of gasket and pack the rest with sealant, still it worked for the last three years i've owned it without bursting!
Marcus
Cheers Andy, a full flush is planned for the weekend (weather permitting). I'll try to get some better pics tomorrow. From what i can see and feel the surfaces seem fine, but they are manky and a good clean is in order, and repaint if i dont get a new one.
The pump itself works fine i think. It is stiff though, manually turning it, it stops immediately. Whereas i think it ought to turn more freely.
Marcus
The pump itself works fine i think. It is stiff though, manually turning it, it stops immediately. Whereas i think it ought to turn more freely.
Marcus
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