Water pump leak

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Water pump leak

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I had a large puddle of antifreeze under the voyager this morning. Had a constant drip coming out of the weep hole of the water pump. I pulled the pump and the oil/water seal has not slid out of place like it's prone to do.

My questions are: Is this pump rebuildable and is the inner seal even available?

Thanks in advance for any and all advice
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Do a search on this forum, I know there's somebody that sells rebuild kits but I can't remember who it is. I replaced mine last winter and I remember somebody saying that the rebuilt ones last longer than the replacements. I can't verify the longevity claim, maybe somebody else can.
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Take a look at this thread....

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I replaced my waterpump seal when I replaced my water manifold O-rings and coolant hoses during my 2014-2015 winter service.I got them from Carl Leo. :thmup: You can get his contact information on this forum,but I do not have it handy.My seal had not slid out ,but coolant was leaking on the outside of the seal, between the seal and pump housing.When I installed the seal,I put a thin layer of red locktite on the outer surface of the seal to help hold it in place.I learned that about 6-7 years ago in our farm equipment repair shop to hold seals in place which are not a tight press fit.
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I talked to Carl Leo. Because I was losing lots of coolant out of the W/P weep hole, he said that the ceramic seal had failed under the impeller which is not rebuildable.

C'est la vie
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cushman eagle wrote:I replaced my waterpump seal when I replaced my water manifold O-rings and coolant hoses during my 2014-2015 winter service.I got them from Carl Leo. :thmup: You can get his contact information on this forum,but I do not have it handy.My seal had not slid out ,but coolant was leaking on the outside of the seal, between the seal and pump housing.When I installed the seal,I put a thin layer of red locktite on the outer surface of the seal to help hold it in place.I learned that about 6-7 years ago in our farm equipment repair shop to hold seals in place which are not a tight press fit.
I stand corrected, :bat: I had oil seeping out of my weephole,not coolant. :oops:
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I have used water pumps if you need one. :thmup:
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Post by HarryL »

I have acquired a used pump that has been sitting for about 10 years that may or may not be good. Thanks for the offer, I may make a deal with you if this one is bad.

New pumps are high dollar. The best price I found was $223!

This is a great site, thanks for all the responses, and a special thanks to Carl Leo.

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chevyman1 wrote:I have used water pumps if you need one. :thmup:
I pmed you with my number. Give me a call or text if you still have pumps. I need one.
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Hello...

Recently I purchased a water pump..., but I found a leakage problem with it when I used it..., So, please suggest me something to solve my problem..????
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Can you post more information on the issue that you are having
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