>From dneuman@stars.sfsu.edu Mon Feb 8 13:03:29 1999
>
> IT appears to be dripping water (only when running) from where the shaft
>that the fan clutch is attached to leaves the pump 'body'
Weep holes are usually full of years worth of dirt/oil/junk. Water
goes out around the bearing. Bearing is typically sealed, but the
water will damage it (most seals are not perfect... ideal for dust,
not water immersion).
> WHen you say properly tightened.. could too tight a fan belt have
>caused the pump bearing to fail?? I think that after I installed my fancy
>alt. I drove around a while with the free play being barely 1/4"...
You can ruin bearings (alternator bearings take a beating, too) with
too tight of a belt.
I remember talking with one fellow who complained about how cheap
datsun water pumps were... his kept failing. Turns out he was using
a 4 foot pry bar to make sure that belt was "good and tight". Pumps
lasted about 6 months with that tight of a belt.
So if you can press, with good force, the belt and get 1/2" of play...
you're doing fine. Actually a 1/4 to 1/2" should be fine. If the
belt squels... It needs to be replaced, or you can get some "belt
dressing" (spray can stuff). No need for a 4' pry bar.
Cheers,
Tom
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