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Holes in water pump
26 May 2026 19:18 #264516
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Holes in water pump was created by mlines
Both the old water pump and the new water pump have holes top and bottom right over the top of the shaft and rear on the bearing. Almost looks like a lubrication point?
If they are a lubrication point it would explain why the old one failed

If they are a lubrication point it would explain why the old one failed
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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26 May 2026 19:27 #264517
by yakuza
Norway -84 SJ410, 87 SJ413 lwb, 88 sammy trailer.
2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 Cooper Disco, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck.
Replied by yakuza on topic Holes in water pump
I allways thought they were holes to show you when it is broken. if water come out there you need a new one.
havent all pumps holes like that?
havent all pumps holes like that?
Norway -84 SJ410, 87 SJ413 lwb, 88 sammy trailer.
2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 Cooper Disco, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck.
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27 May 2026 09:01 #264527
by LM42
Replied by LM42 on topic Holes in water pump
Port to show if bearing is failing, as water will come out, well thats the principle.
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27 May 2026 13:50 #264529
by fordem
Replied by fordem on topic Holes in water pump
They're known as "weep holes", water will leak out of them if the seal fails.
Back in the days of BMC & the A-series motors, we would disassemble the pumps and replace the seals & bearings.
Back in the days of BMC & the A-series motors, we would disassemble the pumps and replace the seals & bearings.
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