Hello!
I finally got my Atomic four running a few weeks ago (woohoo!). I noticed the water pump was leaking as the engine ran, so I replaced the seals and reinstalled it (the Oberdorfer logos on the seals were facing each other so I am fairly certain they were at least oriented correctly when they were installed). I tried running it with the new seals for the first time today and there was still a pretty heavy leak coming out of the pump. I tightened the grease cup which reduced the flow to a slow but steady drip. I tightened the grease cup multiple times while the engine was running and it seemed to get tighter but then keep turning when I tried again a few minutes later. I also noticed some grease leaking out of the bottom of the pump.
Anyone else have a similar experience? Should my pump be leaking at all?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Laura
I finally got my Atomic four running a few weeks ago (woohoo!). I noticed the water pump was leaking as the engine ran, so I replaced the seals and reinstalled it (the Oberdorfer logos on the seals were facing each other so I am fairly certain they were at least oriented correctly when they were installed). I tried running it with the new seals for the first time today and there was still a pretty heavy leak coming out of the pump. I tightened the grease cup which reduced the flow to a slow but steady drip. I tightened the grease cup multiple times while the engine was running and it seemed to get tighter but then keep turning when I tried again a few minutes later. I also noticed some grease leaking out of the bottom of the pump.
Anyone else have a similar experience? Should my pump be leaking at all?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Laura
Comment