> I've worked on two Spitfires ('72 and '76), both times the
> water pumps had
> to be replaced before I could start the engine! Both times, the pumps
> appeared fine and turned smoothly, but the antifreeze poured out.
>
I couldn't agree more with this statement, in putting the TR3a back together
the pump had no slop in the pulley and the PO said it was rebuilt( which I
believe, he is a great friend ), but it sat out of the car for 2+ years.
Start the car and coolant starts coming out of the rear seal. Bummer, have
to get it rebuilt again. But it looked and felt perfect :-)
David Templeton
'59 TR3a
'74 Spitfire
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