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Subject:Re: Water Pump Impeller Damage
From:neil N
Date:Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:47:08 -0800

Yeesh. That's no good!

I'll check it closely. Thanks!

Neil.

On Feb 19, 2008 7:50 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:
> neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> writes:
>
> > Got some advice on brand names for replacement and was advised to
> > get one with a metal impeller as the stock plastic one self
> > destructs. I pulled it and sure enough, the plastic was
> > deteriorating! Not sure why, but maybe something to do with a
> > chemical reaction?
>
> By the way, if you get a "rebuilt" water pump then be sure to check
> the impeller before you install it.  I bought one for a Jetta years
> back and the impeller had visible, fairly significant cavitation
> pitting right out of the box.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>

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