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I concur with Loren - I have also heard many times that the Boxer water pump is very sensitive to belt over tightening - which will cause a bearing failure [ one way to get coolant out the vent hole..] I keep my belt just tight enough to keep it from squeaking.
Tom 90 Westy -----Original Message----- From: Loren A. Busch [mailto:lbusch@IX.NETCOM.COM] Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 1:59 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: water pump #4 in a year, vent hole leak
One thing that has not been mentioned is belt tension. If the belt is to tight the stress can take out a bearing or seal on a waterpump. Don't ask me how I know.... |
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