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coyledad46 · 10-23-2020, 02:03 PM

Well, Bill is right. The water pump is stuck. I noticed earlier that the exposed part of the shaft is rusty, but didn't think that was important, since it is unpainted and would probably get surface rust.

I greased the fittings and squirted some wd-40 at each end of the shaft. I can turn it by hand by gripping the fan, but it's very stiff. What next? Anything I can do to loosen it up without taking the pump apart?

Thanks for your help.

10-23-2020, 02:03 PM	#5
coyledad46 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Posts: 48	Re: Crankshaft Pulley hot! Well, Bill is right. The water pump is stuck. I noticed earlier that the exposed part of the shaft is rusty, but didn't think that was important, since it is unpainted and would probably get surface rust. I greased the fittings and squirted some wd-40 at each end of the shaft. I can turn it by hand by gripping the fan, but it's very stiff. What next? Anything I can do to loosen it up without taking the pump apart? Thanks for your help.