Water Pump
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Just about to replace my water pump - I have a very slight leak which only seems to occur when the engine is cold. Replacement is not OEM but made by Airtex which seems to have a good reputation and is guaranteed to be "to OEM quality (and is substantially cheaper). I appreciate that design of these pumps has changed over the years, but am slightly surprised that the "sealing area" where the gasket goes is not polished aluminium, but still slightly rough like the rest of the casting.
So - my question - is this normal and will it seal OK.
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As always, advice from them that knows is much appreciated.
Cheers,
David.
So - my question - is this normal and will it seal OK.
![Water Pump-water-pump.jpg](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xk8-xkr-x100-17/87356d1480972888t-water-pump-water-pump.jpg)
As always, advice from them that knows is much appreciated.
Cheers,
David.
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Thanks for the reassurance. Yes - I got the gasket but am used to seeing shiny & perfectly flat "mating areas" and was a bit surprised that wasn't the case.
So - that's tomorrow's job. Doesn't look too hard, but it only takes one seized bolt to mess up an otherwise sunny day !
Cheers,
David.
So - that's tomorrow's job. Doesn't look too hard, but it only takes one seized bolt to mess up an otherwise sunny day !
Cheers,
David.
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