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Post #191,248 by daemon 1/23/05 1:34:13 PM Reply	problem with this solution 6.5 feet 3/8 id tubing attached to everflow tube below cap remodel radiator cap so it sits flat and doesnt impede flow (removed preassure valve.) sit water jug on ice chest strapped to passenger seat so its all down hill to radiator insert tubing into water jug. start vehicle and run to normal operating temp water is leaking at the water pump but instead of pulling water from my jug it blows steam into the jug. any ideas? regards, daemon Anyone who has passed through the regular gradations of a classical education, and is not made a fool by it, may consider himself as having had a very narrow escape: Samuel Butler clearwater highschool marching band [link\|http://www.chstornadoband.org/\|http://www.chstornadoband.org/]
Post #191,249 by Another Scott 1/23/05 1:50:39 PM Reply	Are you sure you need to open the A/C lines? Is there any way to loosen the compressor and swing or slide it out of the way without opening the A/C lines? When I talked to my mechanic friend, I mentioned that it had A/C. He didn't mention anything special that needed to be done as a result to get at the pump, but maybe his information was incomplete. But I would think that if the quote you got involved work on the A/C as well that it would have been a much more expensive quote (due to the need for vacuuming out the lines, leak checking, filling with freon, etc.) Leakage at the hole in the casting means that the shaft bearing and/or bearing seal is leaking. There's no way to fix that leak without removing the pump (plugging the hole will only cause coolant to leak out around the shaft). Removing the thermostat might lessen the pressure at the pump and reduce the leakage slightly, but it'll have other complications (the engine not getting to proper temperature, risk of overheating, etc.). I wouldn't recommend it unless you're desperate. Dumping StopLeak into it isn't something I'd recommend either. :-/ Does the A/C work? Would it be a great loss if it was disabled as a result of your work on the water pump? I think you'll have to bite the bullet, or put this one down and get another steed. Luck! Cheers, Scott.
Post #191,251 by daemon 1/23/05 2:06:31 PM Reply	well you need to open the a/c lines because there is no way in hades you can get a wrench on the pump with them in the way. The a/c works but even If I yarded it all out at this point I think the overheating has damaged the motor, this fellow just needs to get thru the next few weeks until I can get to the auction with my dealer buddy. Then its partout time. regards, daemon Anyone who has passed through the regular gradations of a classical education, and is not made a fool by it, may consider himself as having had a very narrow escape: Samuel Butler clearwater highschool marching band [link\|http://www.chstornadoband.org/\|http://www.chstornadoband.org/]
Post #191,274 by a6l6e6x 1/23/05 10:52:48 PM Reply	Is there not a radiator overflow tank? Like one of [link\|http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cpw/radiator_overflow_tank.html\|these]. They're not under pressure. Could you not then add that water to the overflow tank? Alex The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. -- Bertrand Russell
Post #191,313 by daemon 1/24/05 7:39:31 AM Reply	thats where I am substituting my 5 gal water jug Anyone who has passed through the regular gradations of a classical education, and is not made a fool by it, may consider himself as having had a very narrow escape: Samuel Butler clearwater highschool marching band [link\|http://www.chstornadoband.org/\|http://www.chstornadoband.org/]
Post #191,430 by Andrew Grygus 1/24/05 7:29:02 PM Reply	Well, this wouldn't likely work. Most cooling systems now run too hot (at least in spots) to run unpresurized, so it's blowing back (either that or you have a blown head gasket). I usually try a bottle of Bars Leak. If that doesn't work (and it doesn't more often than does) I bite the bullet and do what needs to be done. [link\|http://www.aaxnet.com\|AAx]

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