Serious Alky pump issues!

[TurboTGuy]

It's not the pump, it's the idiot pullin' the trigger.............


Sorry, wrong thread...........

 

[grape of wrath]

I've had the same pump in my car for over 12 years and never replaced it or rebuilt it. I normally run a 50/50 mix and have never drained it. Does the water mix protect the pump that much or am I just lucky?

 

[Mr.Spool]

I've had the same pump in my car for over 12 years and never replaced it or rebuilt it. I normally run a 50/50 mix and have never drained it. Does the water mix protect the pump that much or am I just lucky?

Your not really leaning on the pump from a volume standpoint to not need a rebuild.
It has to be leaking at that point
Logging pressure will let you know what's happening.

 

[TurboTGuy]

I have an Alky pump tester and I use it. It's a nice little bit of insurance for not much money. I also have a backup pump on the shelf at all times. When it's time to rebuild, easy swap.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

I've had the same pump in my car for over 12 years and never replaced it or rebuilt it. I normally run a 50/50 mix and have never drained it. Does the water mix protect the pump that much or am I just lucky?

I've seen some pump "rebuild kits" that include head gaskets, and in some kits pistons.

 

[grape of wrath]

Your not really leaning on the pump from a volume standpoint to not need a rebuild.
It has to be leaking at that point
Logging pressure will let you know what's happening.

It's been on my mind lately to replace the pump before it's too late, I guess I got my monies worth out of it.

 

[Mr.Spool]

It's been on my mind lately to replace the pump before it's too late, I guess I got my monies worth out of it.

Look at this way
An 80$ rebuild is cheaper than doing a motor.

 

[Pronto]

Probably too old to be rebuilt anyway.

 

[2QUICK2B6]

Probably too old to be rebuilt anyway.

When the bug bites me agin to go fast ima get a new pump. Mine is 13-15 yrs old lol . I Deff got the good out of it