2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

Replacing water pump seal! Anything else?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-14-02, 04:57 AM
  #1  
Full Member

Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Utah
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Replacing water pump seal! Anything else?

Tomorrow I am going to tear everything off the front of my engine to replace the water pump seals. While I'm at it I am replacing my fan clutch.

Anything else I could do while it's apart?

I was thinking the Oil Thermo Bypass Pellet Shim mod. Or removing everything and going to pre-mix.

Any suggestions.

TIA

Fikshun
Old 10-14-02, 08:43 AM
  #2  
Senior Member

 
'Vert in Vegas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 456
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Are you rebuilding the water pump?
Or just replacing the mounting gaskets?
Old 10-14-02, 09:27 AM
  #3  
RX-7 Bad Ass

iTrader: (55)
 
DaleClark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 15,401
Received 2,442 Likes on 1,511 Posts
You really don't have to tear the car that far down to do the water pump - I'd just replace the water pump and be done with it. You'll be adding a lot to do the oil pellet at that time - that bolt is a pain to break loose!

Dale
Old 10-14-02, 11:54 AM
  #4  
Full Member

Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Utah
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Not rebuilding... Just the gaskets... I have a waterfall coming from the back gasket... argg...

Fikshun
Old 10-14-02, 11:57 AM
  #5  
Full Member

Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Utah
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Also... figure while I'm at it.. might as well do some of the other things I have been thinking about... probably going to put on my new alternator too. Replacing all my hoses that are down under there, and replacing all my belts...

Might as well make the time worth while.

Fikshun
Old 10-14-02, 12:39 PM
  #6  
Engine, Not Motor

iTrader: (1)
 
Aaron Cake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 29,789
Likes: 0
Received 110 Likes on 93 Posts
Might as well replace the whole water pump if you're going that far. They're cheap...
Old 10-14-02, 02:26 PM
  #7  
Haven't we ALL heard this

 
Wankel7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Indiana
Posts: 3,948
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Replace the water pump. Unless you like to work on your car. Make sure you buy TWO seals. The first being water pump to housing the second being housing to engine. Also it is a good idea to use some sort of sealant.

Get new hoses. That would be a good idea.

James
Old 10-14-02, 04:53 PM
  #8  
Daily Domestic Killer

 
BlackRx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: San Antonio, Tx, USA
Posts: 2,425
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I just used RTV..............actually it was a aircraft sealant
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
streetlegal?
New Member RX-7 Technical
13
03-17-22 02:46 PM
FD7KiD
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
15
02-26-21 10:12 PM
sherff
Adaptronic Engine Mgmt - AUS
9
02-24-19 12:09 PM
FD7KiD
Single Turbo RX-7's
1
08-17-15 11:50 PM



Quick Reply: Replacing water pump seal! Anything else?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:50 AM.