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Old 06-08-2023, 04:07 AM   #1
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Ordered the water pump replacement kit from LN Engineering and it arrived last night. Still waiting on the anti-freeze but I will get started on pulling the old pump out this afternoon and hopefully get the new one in as well.
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Old 06-08-2023, 01:12 PM   #2
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Definitely the WP. It was a pump with a plastic impeller so unfortunately who knows what went where. All of the vanes were impacted and all but two were almost completely gone. In addition, the pump had a fair amount of resistance when turning by hand. Resting up and will tackle reassembly in a little bit.
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Definitely the WP. It was a pump with a plastic impeller so unfortunately who knows what went where. All of the vanes were impacted and all but two were almost completely gone. In addition, the pump had a fair amount of resistance when turning by hand. Resting up and will tackle reassembly in a little bit.
I know that JFP in PA has posted in a couple threads about how to flush the engine to get any residual pieces out. It is possible for them to block coolant passages and create problems if they remain.

Note for reassembly: The two bolts that are longer go in the holes with the dowel pins. Use a coated metal gasket (probably included) and no sealant. Torque 10 nm/7 ftlbs
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I know that JFP in PA has posted in a couple threads about how to flush the engine to get any residual pieces out. It is possible for them to block coolant passages and create problems if they remain.

Note for reassembly: The two bolts that are longer go in the holes with the dowel pins. Use a coated metal gasket (probably included) and no sealant. Torque 10 nm/7 ftlbs
Yep! Thank you for the backup just in case. Just buttoned the whole thing back up but will follow up with JFP to be safe. Worst case I have to order new gaskets or something.
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