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Originally Posted by GregJac
I bought the pump from mac's about a year ago. I tried to call them but their customer service leaves a lot to be desired...
I was curious enough to press it apart. The bearings are all sealed and it has a mechanical seal that is spring loaded. I believe the problem is the seal allows coolant to to get around the seal flange and drain from the weep hole.
I'll end up eating this and buying a quality part.
Thanks for the help.
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Would some sealing compound like silicone or Permatex stop water getting around the flange? The spring loaded seal you refer to is probably a ceramic seal and should be good for your lifetime. I did say "should" but it is Mac's