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Morbo28
 Post subject: Water pump grease?
PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:44 pm 
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Hey guys. Installing the water pump right now and I see there is a port for water pump grease.

Should I do this? The old one doesn't seem to have any in there?

Can I use something I would have here is do I need to get "water pump grease" from auto shop?

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 Post subject: Re: Water pump grease?
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Looks like they have sealed bearings. Going without grease.

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The hole is to let water out of the seal fails.
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 Post subject: Re: Water pump grease?
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The workshop manual says it is for lubricating the bearings (perhaps in addition to allowing water out...)

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 Post subject: Re: Water pump grease?
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Location: Under the bonnet son!
That will be with respect to open cage bearings, but as you've noted you have sealed. Its now just outdated advice

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