Water pump Woes...
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Water pump Woes...
Did pressure test on pump due to the "odd" drip here and there.... 13 psi and here comes the waterfall!!!!!!!! Seems either the water pump front shaft seal and/or the weeping hole is evidently causing the issue....
Problem is.... I am leaving for work in 3 days, and there are no water pumps available to install...... With no pressure in the system it barely leaks... So here is my alternate....
I have to drive 400+km to work in 3 days... IF I keep the syatem topped right up, can I safely drive the truck with the coolant cap loose???? Therefore not allowing the system to pressure up???
HELP ME OUT GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Problem is.... I am leaving for work in 3 days, and there are no water pumps available to install...... With no pressure in the system it barely leaks... So here is my alternate....
I have to drive 400+km to work in 3 days... IF I keep the syatem topped right up, can I safely drive the truck with the coolant cap loose???? Therefore not allowing the system to pressure up???
HELP ME OUT GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I've done some reading that suggests that running a cooling system with no pressure can cause cavitation. I have no personal experience in this matter, and I'm not a mechanic. If it were my truck, I would avoid driving it like that if possible. But, you know, you gotta do what you gotta do.
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