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Jim Brierley · 07-18-2019, 11:53 AM

Again, Katy and I were driving to AZ. When out in the CA desert she started overheating. Problem was the water pump bushing failed, early V8 pump was leaking copious amounts of water. I cut the fan belt and used it to hold the pump to a position where it leaked only a little. I had enough water to get me back a couple of miles to a gas station/store, bought 2 gallon jugs of water, refilled the one I had and continued on. Thermosyphon kept the temp right at 200*, stopped every 50-60 miles and topped off. Called ahead to a friend, he had a spare pump and purchased a new belt for me. Drove back to Temecula that evening with now problems.

07-18-2019, 11:53 AM	#36
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,088	Re: What roadside repairs have you made to keep your A going Again, Katy and I were driving to AZ. When out in the CA desert she started overheating. Problem was the water pump bushing failed, early V8 pump was leaking copious amounts of water. I cut the fan belt and used it to hold the pump to a position where it leaked only a little. I had enough water to get me back a couple of miles to a gas station/store, bought 2 gallon jugs of water, refilled the one I had and continued on. Thermosyphon kept the temp right at 200*, stopped every 50-60 miles and topped off. Called ahead to a friend, he had a spare pump and purchased a new belt for me. Drove back to Temecula that evening with now problems.