Date:         Sat, 22 May 1999 21:43:01 -0500
Reply-To:     "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
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From:         "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Subject:      SOS: Waterpump Questions: Help!
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Volks,
The waterpump on my 91 Westy has the rather mild rattle beginning that
has me concerned. We are loaded for a 1200 mile trip to take off in the
morning. The water pump I have noticed to be noisy; when it's off you
can barely get any play a out of the pulley, yet there is a tiny amount.
No water is leaking. This Westy has 143K on it and records show a
waterpump at 55K.
Question, do I have 1500 miles on this waterpump! (Can I leave for
vacation!!!). As we are leaving on Sunday, we can't even get a pump on
our way out of Houston.
How long from the first tremblings of trouble until real trouble, eg.
excessive water leakage or bearing failure.
I can wait until Monday and do a pump then....... But I lose 2 days
camping with the family.....
I once nursed a 3/4 Suburban w/a leaking waterpump from El Paso to Kemah
(nearly 800 miles), pump leaked but I just kept topping off and replaced
when I got home. Mines not leaking and no excessive bearing freeplay,
presently.
I appreciate any thoughts or experience in this matter. Thanks

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Shalom                                                    87 GL
Mark Magee                                            91 Westy
Kemah TX USA                                      96 Suzuki 4WD Sport
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