Subject	Lesson Learned>>>>>
Posted by	Cap927(Boston) on September 18, 2006 at 9:43 AM
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Message	So about a week ago I posted in "technical" about an anusual coolant leak (thanks to all who responded). Come to find out that the water pump seal is starting to leak. F-ing great since a month ago I did the entire UD pulley install, painted my T-belt covers, new Nismo stat, coolant flush, cleaned condenser and replaced all the foam seals around the radiator and AC coil, etc. Oh and less than 6K ago I did the "60K maintenance" with out replacing the water pump, since I figured 41K miles on a car that barely saw a track and never abused, always did scheduled maintenance, flushed coolant every 2 years, replace synthetic oil every 3K and filter every other time, know this because I'm the original owner. So to all, if you're already tearing things up, spend the extra couple of dollars and replace every little thing, why gamble. So now my already short Z season has become even shorter.
Follow Ups	Lesson Learned>>>>> - Cap927(Boston) 09:43:58 09/18/06 did you use a paper gasket or RTV? - ZEngineer 10:12:32 09/18/06 Shaft seal, original 48K mile water pump. (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 10:13:33 09/18/06 *retracts previous statement* - ZEngineer 10:18:40 09/18/06 I'm sending an email out to interested parties today. - BigTDogg (MA) 10:44:44 09/18/06 works for me...thanks - ZEngineer 10:51:15 09/18/06 damn, getting it fixed through their insurance? (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 14:57:52 09/18/06 no, I'll pay for it myself. - ZEngineer 15:20:52 09/18/06 That sucks man, mess up more than body work? (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 15:13:17 09/18/06 it's very manageable damage, though I was really pissed - ZEngineer 15:24:29 09/18/06 IMO, you can still drive it... - BigTDogg (MA) 10:12:45 09/18/06 "60K maintenance with out replacing the water pump" - Kenny 10:18:50 09/18/06 because it was a mistake, as stated in his post - ZEngineer 10:22:51 09/18/06 That much is obvious, I was curious what his thought... - Kenny 10:31:25 09/18/06 I didn't think a car with 41K odometer reading needed a - Cap927(Boston) 10:42:43 09/18/06 This isn't the first time I've heard that. - Kenny 10:50:07 09/18/06 is hard evidence really necessary to justify changing it? - ZEngineer 10:54:48 09/18/06 Well, I tend to replace anything and everything... - Kenny 11:04:55 09/18/06 part of the life reduction of a pump could be a few reasons> - Cap927(Boston) 11:24:14 09/18/06 I've got money on the belt tension. - Kenny 11:33:43 09/18/06 I second that, but the fact that it was an aging pump also - Cap927(Boston) 11:48:10 09/18/06 I think WP service life would vary based upon the region. - Dave N 12:16:25 09/18/06 I believe it's part of the bearing so most times when you > - Cap927(Boston) 11:07:50 09/18/06 belive it or not my last Nissan Pathfinder (94) I did the> - Cap927(Boston) 10:57:42 09/18/06 "Why?" Because Kenny.... - I-xclr8 10:54:30 09/18/06 it was a valid question. - Guapo 16:06:08 09/18/06 when you replace the water pump - PakiHomBoy 16:44:22 09/18/06
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