> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of CARY CHIANG
> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 3:12 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Weird over-heating problem, please advise!
>

Chiming in late - I agree with the good Mssrs. Bulley and Wilford. I suspect
the fins on the pump turbine may be eroded to nubbins, and/or the case may
be eroded or ground into by a bad ex-waterpump (since yours doesn't exhibit
signs of bearing failure). Pull the pump, would be my next move.

Coby

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