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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: D project on September 06, 2012, 08:52:42 pm

Title: More Water bottle problems!
Post by: D project on September 06, 2012, 08:52:42 pm
After finding out the water pump seal had started leaking coolant into the gearbox.
I replaced the mechanical water pump seal and the inner seal.
Now once warm it starts leaking out the drain hole underneath the mechanical seal ::)
Apart from owning a Suzuki,what did I do wrong ???
Title: Re: More Water bottle problems!
Post by: evo550 on September 06, 2012, 09:04:54 pm
I had a problem similar to what you described, turned out to be the bearing housing in the case was worn, which allowed the shaft to float and water to pass by the seals. Check everything, bearing and housing, shaft work in area that it comes into contact with bearings or seals.
Title: Re: More Water bottle problems!
Post by: TeeBone on September 06, 2012, 09:37:11 pm
Bearing housing can be worn, as can the shaft the seals run on ;) Usually a quick linish is enough to bring the shaft back to spec.
Title: Re: More Water bottle problems!
Post by: EML on September 10, 2012, 03:30:12 pm
OR you could tighten the seal up but that's another story.