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Pitting on water pump inlet?

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by JB Riv, Feb 5, 2022.

  1. JB Riv

    JB Riv Active Member

    Noticed this on w.p. inlet after lower hose removed. Wonder what caused this and what remedies to take to repair or replace?
     

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  2. Dr. Roger

    Dr. Roger Stock enthusiast

    Looks like the engine sat without any antifreeze (no anti-rust protection) sometime in hits history. Water pumps are pretty cheap. If it leaks, I would just replace the pump.
     
  3. JB Riv

    JB Riv Active Member

    I have seen pictures of the pump on this site, and it looks like the pump and the inlet are two different pieces. It looks like the inlet is second piece in that the distributor goes thru. I just bought the car a month ago, I would like to change it. Am I seeing this correct?
     
  4. woody1640

    woody1640 Well-Known Member

    I've seen that in the past on water pumps, usually not nearly as bad as yours. I always figured it was either a poor hose/pump inlet fit, or bad/lose clamp.


    Keith
     
  5. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Correct, this isn't a water pump problem, it's the front timing cover itself, which attaches to fuel pump and distributor, and houses the oil pump. Not sure about repairing it, maybe filling the pitted area w/JB Weld or some other filler. Replacements can be pricey, see http://www.taperformance.com/proddetail.asp?prod=TA_1531B, or post in the "parts wanted section for a good used piece. If buying used, pay close attention to the oil pump cavity...excessive wear/scoring there means poor oil pressure & volume.

    Devon
     
  6. JB Riv

    JB Riv Active Member

    If I was to try some jb weld, I wonder what material the timing cover is made of. Or is there just one type of jb weld?
     
  7. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

  8. JB Riv

    JB Riv Active Member

    Thanks, think I'll try that instead of $500 for new timing cover.
     
  9. Dr. Roger

    Dr. Roger Stock enthusiast

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  10. JB Riv

    JB Riv Active Member

    Think I will go the replacement route from ebay. Don't want Jb repair floating in back of my mind, wondering if pieces are floating around where they shouldn't go. Thank you to all comments.
     
  11. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

  12. JB Riv

    JB Riv Active Member

    Thank you.
     
  13. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Another opinion: run it as is. Using the china ripoff (Proform, etc) has other issues. I would push the hose up as far as possible and clamp it up where the metal is "good". What can it hurt? If you are redoing the motor anyway then by all means replace it.
     
  14. JB Riv

    JB Riv Active Member

    12 lives. Thank you for that option as well, that's the way it was and it leaked. Not a lot, but I'm having the radiator repaired now so I figured I got half the stuff off now anyway.
     
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  15. john.schaefer77

    john.schaefer77 Well-Known Member

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  16. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    John - If they check it out that would be a better option than a "Amazon" version! Almost the same price too.
     
  17. JB Riv

    JB Riv Active Member

    I decided to go with the timing cover assembly from TA performance that's all together. TA 1533A. Liked that it was improved for better oil pressure, ported and ready to bolt on. Thank you.
     
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  18. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Excellent investment.

    Devon
     
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  19. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

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