Re: Water pump question
I'd definitely be changing the waterpump if it is the original. They either work or don't work, so the fact that it is pumping water at the moment doesn't really tell you what condition it is in (ie. it could be on its last legs).<br /><br />The manual will be extremely beneficial for this and any other DIY project on your motor. The few bucks you spend on it now will pay for itself on your first repair/maintenance procedure.<br /><br />You can purchase either just the impeller or a kit with the entire waterpump housing including the impeller. In the past I've just changed my impeller and not the housing as it seemed fine.<br /><br />The only thing you should need is some sort of gasket maker compound to stick the housing back down once you replace the impeller. Can't remember what that stuff is called, but just ask the marine where you purchase the impeller...they can probably show you the bottle of stuff they use.<br /><br />Good luck!
