The Supercar Registry - Aluminum Water Pump Rebuild

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- - Aluminum Water Pump Rebuild (https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=181551)

A good degreaser for alum like simple green (purple power will etch aluminum if left on any length of time). I read brakeclean works well too as a final rinse. I use my glass beader to clean lots of metal. For rusty iron I have a 2nd cabinet with coal slag for aggressive cleaning :)

"I also got their 3D printed special tool to install the bearing to the shaft."

Do you Mean the Special tool for the Dynamic Seal install tool>? I made custom-mine on a lathe using Alumn Stock.

Be Very careful pressing in the Seal.

& use the Chassis Overhaul Manual as a Guide.

Oh & we all make mistakes when Truley performing DIY. I can not even fathom being a Pro and rebuilding for a fee. I would go nuts.

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Originally Posted by 169indy (Post 1667940)

Yeah, that tool of yours is a bit finer than mine. Very nice! I do have that manual and plan to follow it closely. I know it’s very important to support the pump when pressing in the seal. Yes, I meant the dynamic seal. Any other specific tips for pressing in the seal? Thanks