Subject: GT6+ water pump
Author: Michel Pelletier <emp0375@umoncton.ca>
Date: 10/11/94 9:04 AM
>Oh...oh....that familiar coolant smell under the hood again :( This
>time, it seems to be dripping from the inside of the water pump. That's
>from what I can see 'cause I haven't taken it off yet, but I did loosen
>the drive belt and there is considerable play (plus or minus 1/8") on the
>end where the belt runs. I don't think it's normal.
>
>Question: Is this indicating that the bearing on the water pump has had
> it and if so, can it be replaced seperately? If not, I guess
> it calls for a new pump, right?
>
>Many thanks,
>Michel
Triumph water pumps are, in theory, rebuildable, but some of the parts
are NOT available. Easier to get a new water pump for $40-$50. These
new ones are NOT rebuildable, I believe.
Larry
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