Water Pump Overhaul

[pfmarrack]

Hi All,
I had to overhaul my water pump after finding I had no water
circulation. Good thing I was at the dock. I pulled the pump off the
engine and took it home to rebuild. I opened the pump and found a
badly worn impeller and a rubber o-ring. The o-ring was on the shaft
between the back of the pump and the impeller. I see no reference to
the o-ring in the manual. Could anyone let me know if there is an o-
ring there or is it someone's attemped to avoid replacing the seal
at the back of the pump.

Many Thanks
Paul
V2926

 

[stevebirch2002]

Hi Paul

When you renovate the waterpump throw the O ring away. This is recommended by Volvo as it sometimes blocks the drain hole that shows you when the lip seals have worn. You need 2 off Oil Seals (1" x 0.5" x 0.25"). I hold them in stock if you cannot obtain them locally. One seal holds the oil in the engine and the other stops the water leaking from the pump.

Kind Regards

Steve Birch Vega "Southern Comfort" V1703

 

[pfmarrack]

Steve,
Thanks for the information. I'll let you know if I need the seals.

Paul