While searching the archives, I find very little, if any, mention to one of the most basic indicators of a failing waterpump, to my knowledge, which is a small hole at the bottom of a waterpump and is fondly referred to as the "weep hole". This hole is designed, as I understand it, to weep when the internal workings surfaces of a waterpump are beginning to fail. When it begins to weep you better be ready to cry if you don't replace your waterpump very soon. One of the weakest links in the waterboxer design is the is the constant strain on the waterpump to push coolant uphill to the front radiator. One of the first things a Vanagon owner might learn is the location of the "weep hole" on their particular waterpump and how to put your finger on it for regular checking. Otherwise, a large box of Kleenex might come in handy for later use. Kinda basic information, I guess, but not too basic, I trust, if it helps prevent an additional catastrophic overheating disaster further down the road. My three cents worth. David Gunning Lovell, ME 04051 85 Wolfsburg Westy Kubota 4WD Limmer Boots |
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