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>Seeing a recent mention about adding grease to a water pump I decided to
>do the same to my TR6 engine. Looking through Bentley's I see where they
>refer to the procedure, but there seems to be a problem. I can't find the spot
>where the fitting should be! Near as I can tell there are no spots on my water
>pump housing where a grease fitting would be placed. All nuts/bolts seem to
>be holding the pump in place. This wouldn't be on the underside of the housing,
>would it?
>
>Any ideas?
>
Bruce,
Some water pumps had a plug for a grease zerk, others did not. Later
runs of pumps uses rubber seals and sealed double bearings in place of
the older bronze bushing. Not at all surprising if you can find no place
for a fitting.
Some got it, some don't.
Best Regards,
Tony "GT6s"
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