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water pump remove install replace replacement coolant anti-freeze leak seal
I have a small leak that is anti-freeze from the front of the engine. A search got me Ciprian's post.
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5475
And these.
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5170&highlight=replace+water+pump
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4429&highlight=coolant+pump
(Does the gasket need sealant? From DWalsh last post.)
I didn't find a specific write up for water pump replacement here or in the Yahoo forum, but my search skills suck. Is there one I missed?
I'm in exactly the same situation as Ciprian started although the leak is not terrible as yet. I have looked around a bit, but not enough to rule out possible hose leaks. Just a few glugs of G05 coolant brought the level up. With 189,000 miles, 2004 I think it is probably the water pump seal as it's inevitable I suppose. The timing sucks as I have a trip coming up, but better now than away from my tools.
I have the torque specs and info about the special bolt thread from Ciprian's thread. Thanks again Doktor A for sharing your knowledge. Does the gasket need sealant? (Unanswered DWalsh question.) Are there any special tools, watch outs, or tips I should know before starting my water pump replacement assuming it is needed? Thanks, AP/vic
water pump remove install replace replacement coolant anti-freeze leak seal
I have a small leak that is anti-freeze from the front of the engine. A search got me Ciprian's post.
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5475
And these.
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5170&highlight=replace+water+pump
https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4429&highlight=coolant+pump
(Does the gasket need sealant? From DWalsh last post.)
I didn't find a specific write up for water pump replacement here or in the Yahoo forum, but my search skills suck. Is there one I missed?
I'm in exactly the same situation as Ciprian started although the leak is not terrible as yet. I have looked around a bit, but not enough to rule out possible hose leaks. Just a few glugs of G05 coolant brought the level up. With 189,000 miles, 2004 I think it is probably the water pump seal as it's inevitable I suppose. The timing sucks as I have a trip coming up, but better now than away from my tools.
I have the torque specs and info about the special bolt thread from Ciprian's thread. Thanks again Doktor A for sharing your knowledge. Does the gasket need sealant? (Unanswered DWalsh question.) Are there any special tools, watch outs, or tips I should know before starting my water pump replacement assuming it is needed? Thanks, AP/vic