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Rebuild leaking Volvo Penta SX Sea Water Pump?
Just changed all my drive belts and impeller, and now notice that the
Sea Water Pump is slowly leaking. I see signs that it was leaking
before I changed the belts. This is the pump that hangs off the side
of the engine, driven by a belt. Is there any way to replace the
shaft seals or buy a rebuilt pump? The price for the whole pump is
almost $300!!!! This is an unacceptable price since it's only a seal
that needs replacing. I'm tempted to just let it leak (fresh water
only).Thanks, Jim |
jim.eldridge
Apr 26
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| OK I took it apart and it looks just like a regular shaft seal. Made
of rubber. Looks like you just pry it out and press the new one in.
If I pour water in the housing the shaft seal drips every 15 seconds
even with no pressure on it. This really burns me up. Almost $300
for a little seal. Called the dealer and the seal is not available
separately. Any way to tell who made the pump if not Volvo? The
shaft turns nice and tight with no slop. And of course on the kitchen
counter, there is no belt tension. Thanks, Jim |
jim.eldridge
Apr 27
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| To clarify, it looks like a small version of the rear seal on a wheel
hub, with a double lip, but no metal ring. If I take it out, it will ruin it (prob already is ruined). Wonder
who would carry similar parts. Jim |
jim.eldridge
Apr 27
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akheel
Apr 28
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akheel
Apr 28
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| Ycould take it apart and see if it looks like the seal can be r&r'd. I
doubt it's really "volvo", probably someone else. Might be a piece of
something caught in the seal as well. If you just replaced the impeller
didn't you notice if the seal could be removed??? Also check the play in
the shaft as if that is sloppy that could be why it is leaking.
Overtightening the belt that drives these is hard on them. <jim.eldridge@msfc.nasa.gov> wrote in message |
jamesgangnc
Apr 27
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