Water pump leak again !!!!!!!!!

[Sheepdip]

Thanks for the advice guys, I guess I'm just trying to put off the inevitable. Only had the pump reconditioned a couple of years ago so hasent lasted long. I've got most of the bits to do the external pump including new inlet manifold gaskets, the only bit I don't have is the copper pipe work that connects the heater matrix. I would prefer not to use the copper pipe mod, so I will look at an alternative method. Has anyone that has fitted the external water pump mod come up with a different solution to using copper?
Dave

Hi Dave, I fitted Steves fantastic pump a couple of years ago but didn't opt for the return pipe attached to head studs as wanted to reduce the number of extra bits in case of failure - instead made up a pipe which effectively extended the heater return and ran it down the front of the head to the pump, I think it looks ok. Unfortunately I found the leaking Stag pump is replaced with leaking hose connections as there are so many but its a great improvement.

[Firept]

Tanya.
Try using a hot air gun / paint stripper watch out for the fuel lines but a nice hot manifold may just weaken the seal, worth a go.
Paul.

[SaskStag]

Hi Paul,
Thankyou very much
I've got a collection of great tips, thanks everyone. The crowbar from the front won out in the end.
Tanya