Hi Richard,
I had an old vehicle years ago that had a water pump that seized outright on
me. Water poured out of a hole in the pump similar to your discription. I had
a mechanic that explained to me that these holes are specifically for this
purpose. When the pump fails or seizes up then the temperature of the metal on
the inside of this hole is designed to melt and vent the water out relieving
pressure and letting you know there has been a failure - aka steam bath! I
can't help you as to how it should be oriented.
Hope this is what you are talking about, if not, sorry.
Ian P 76 TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Seaton [mailto:rsh17@msn.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 12:59 PM
To: Web_disscusion List
Subject: Water pump questions
I've noticed on my water pump there is a hole in the body right behind the
pulley. Does it matter whether the hole points upward (12 o'clock) or down (6
o'clock). I think the original pumps had a grease fitting here.
If the hole is mounted up should it be lubricated like the original ones
called for?
TIA
Richard Seaton
RSH17@msn.com
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