water pump leaking

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  1. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Its a risky proposition...See Franks last post...If it just started weeping you might get a 100 miles out of it or 10 feet...Cant predict how long it will hold up.Sorry...
     
    Mavman72, Jan 5, 2010
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    Anything can happen. Wiggle the fan an if no or very little play RUN IT. Do keep a eye on it an listen for noise. Before I would add water, use washer fluid or old anti-freeze. Good Luck you be okay, I ve run them leaking for many a payday
     
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    it's not the stuck threads that will bite you. it will be the bolts that went through the water jacket and have almost rusted away...:yup:
     
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