Reply To: Water Pump

Sorry, misundersatandment on my part!

It does sound as if it simply needs to bed in.  Grease in the bushes will slow the leak but it is not a cure.

If the leak persists I would be tempted to strip it out to check that the new seal is not “cocked” or damaged.  Ensure the roating seal is well bedded to the faced area of the pump body casting and also check that the rubber element is making a good seal with the spindle.  A little rust in that area of the shaft could lead to a leak.

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