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New water pump on 760 GLE 700 1990

posted by  davidp on  Mon Dec 13 17:34 CST 2004
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Thank you for your answer!

I haven't taken the old pump out yet, and I just can't see how many bolts are attaching it to the rear cover/housing where you have to fit that large gasket). The new pump has 4 holes for that, and 3 bolts to attach it to the block. The reason why I'm anxious to learn if it's the right one is because I'm just too darn unlucky with that (purchasing stuff and having it run right out of the box).

For the hole on the side of the pump, here is the photo I posted a few days ago, where you can see clearly where one of the leaks is coming from that hole that is closed by a bolt. The new pump has the same hole but didn't come with that bolt. I guess cleaning the bolt and sealing it should work.



I didn't check for play in the pump. The whole thing looks so bad that there's no question that it needs to be changed. The first few days I didn't have proper lighting in the garage or a good flashlight, but when I look now I can see clearly the leak from that hole. Also, the lower radiator hose connection on the pump is totally messed up and the clamp torn apart. The hose to one of the gasket isn't better, and the short fat hose on the back of the rear housing is the same, clamp torn apart and rotten, fluid leaking out of there, and the hose bulging. It's just a mess. I'll have to clean this all up even before I mount the new stuff in. It's full of green goo.

Thanks for the tips on treating the surfaces and the rest!

If I'm courageous enough, all that stuff should come out tomorrow night...





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