Hole in Water Tube

[FreeBeeTony]

Separated the drive to replace the water pump (entire kit), I do this every other year

​The engine is FWC'd w/ a engine mounted raw water pump so the water pump is only cooling the drive.

Found a hole in the water tube between the water pump and the pocket cover

Don't really want to fool with that tube or the pocket housing.

Any thoughts?



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[crazy charlie]

I have never seen one that wasn't copper?? Not a big deal to replace.Try twisting before pulling on it.Charlie

 

[FreeBeeTony]

I believe that tube is copper.

 

[crazy charlie]

sorry,I was looking at the shaft.replace it.not a big deal

 

[Fishermark]

I wouldn't worry too much about it since you are only pumping water up through the drive. But yes - that tube easily pulls out and can be replaced.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

I wouldn't worry too much about it since you are only pumping water up through the drive. But yes - that tube easily pulls out and can be replaced.

My thoughts exactly........didn't see it until it was put back together.
Will look at it again when I replace the water pump next time.