Leakless Water Pump
 

12 years or so ago, I rebuilt the motor on my 29 AA. I decided to buy a 'Leakless' water pump for whatever it was going for back then.
Well, my leakless pump is now leaking around where the packing nut is...
What should I do?
Mark in Fairbanks Alaska

Re: Leakless Water Pump
 

Where did you purchase it from?

Re: Leakless Water Pump
 

Is it one of the James Rupert pumps?
His number is 661-589-5795
leaklesspumps.com

Re: Leakless Water Pump
 

Most are not leakless. Some are built with just an O ring. You can try packing behind the nut, but if you run a leakless, you better have a spare for repair on a trip. With the old original, Easy to fix on the road.

Re: Leakless Water Pump
 

There were/are several different designs of “leakless” water pumps. If you’re mechanical, take it apart and see what style it is, and you’ll most likely be able to find parts and repair it. Otherwise buying or building a new pump is the answer!

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I agree.
I rebuilt my pump as original, and it's been leakless for over 20 years. I now use the double lip seal in the rear bushing, to better keep the grease and antifreeze separate, but otherwise the pump is just like original.

Re: Leakless Water Pump
 

If it came from James Rupert, he will refresh it after the warranty period for a much lower cost than his original unit......he's the best water pump guy I know of.

Re: Leakless Water Pump
 

I believe the directions with mine suggested tightening the nut if a leak develops.

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I will attempt to fix it after I take it apart. I dont recall who I bought it from. Mark

Re: Leakless Water Pump
 

I bought mine from James. The HD pump (high dollar) it’s supposed to be leakless and maintenance free.
I called a few guys I know that had the same one and they’ve been running them for 15-20 plus years with no troubles.