0.6 mm is almost 24 thou. inches.

out by a factor of 10 scott.

alistair

On 2011-09-11, at 3:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:

> .6mm is .0024 inches ..
> or just a bit over 2 thousandths of an inch. ..
> which isn't much.
>
> I'd smooth up that surface a little..
> I think you'll be all right.
> Use Water Wetter in the coolant mixture eventually when it's all working
> right.
>
> it looks kinda bad in the picture.
> I have lots of waterboxer engine cases.
>
> seems that a weld-up and resurface on the bare case would be possible but
> kinda extreme.
>
> scott
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Lambas" <twlambas@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 2:45 PM
> Subject: Water pump impeller wore into case
>
>
>> How serious is, and can it be corrected? The wear is .6mm at the worst
>> point. The engine came out for
>> overheating issues and a little exhaust in the coolant.  I'm doing a
>> complete rebuild because of the high mileage.
>>
>> *http://tinyurl.com/44q9da9*
>>
>> Thanks, Tom