Leakless Water pumps

Posted by Rick Black on July 14, 1998 at 00:37:42

In Reply to: leakless water pumps with bearings
posted by Ed Rohmer on July 13, 1998 at 17:11:57

I had one of those installed on my Model A about 5 years ago.It doesn't get driven much, and last year after a lot of overheating and some leakage, I replaced it with a new one.
When I bought another "leakless", the Model A shop recommended running some kind of water pump lubricant in the radiator.Even using anti-freeze is better than just straight water. The new one works great - no noise, no leaks, and cool temps.I just got back from Reno (700 miles) with virtually no overheating at all (well, one steep climb took the motometer thermometer about 3/4 way to the top).
Bottom line: with any water pump, consider keeping it lubed by adding something into the radiator.

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Re: Leakless Water pumps Hugh Smith July 14, 1998 at 12:01:04(1)
Prestone Water Pump Lube Tim Wildey July 14, 1998 at 20:58:46(0)

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