1973 Merc 500 Leak

crem1

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When you get gear oil out of your driveshaft-water pump area does it mean that the seals under the water pump base are faulty or some other seals?
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crem1

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Re: 1973 Merc 500 Leak

OK, no input on leakage, how about the water pump base plate and how to remove it. It seems to be stuck, it does not budge. Can I use chisels to pry it off without harming the base?
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crem1

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Re: 1973 Merc 500 Leak

Thanks for the hint MARK, I still can't budge the base plate, even though I've been soaking it in DEEP CREEP. I'm hesitant in using a chisel. I also will try the pressure leak test
 
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