The seal in the pump is bad but if you only see a drop or two then I would
chance it. Keep a few gallons of water in the trunk and check the level
every day. Use heat on the elbow and PB Blaster. Take your time with it,
it might be possible to remove the stud from the block with the elbow
still attached. If you can do it that way then you should have no problem
getting it apart once you put the elbow in a vice.
...Art
On Wed, 14 Jul 1999, Jones, Mark wrote:
> Two days ago I installed a new heater valve and tried to replace the
> thermostat but couldn't get the cover off. Yesterday I had the car out for
> a spin checking for leaks around the valve and notice a constant drip from
> my water pump, a drip every two seconds. My question is can I survive for a
> couple more weeks with the pump or should lay up the car until I have the
> funds to buy and install a new water pump? Secondly how do I free the
> thermostat elbow from that last stud?
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Mark
> 73 MGB GT
>
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