[C320-list] Water Pump Repair or Replace Recommendations

[Stephane Rousseau _/)]

Hi Dennis,

Where can you find a replacement pump for 245$, here it's in the 700$
range.

Thank,

Stephane
Wedidit II, Hull #544, Yanmar 3GM30F


2011/2/2 Dennis Harris <dharris02 at suddenlink.net>

> My boat has a leak in the sea water pump at the front seal (where the shaft
> comes out of the pump).  The pump does the job, but continuously throws off
> a little water from the shaft at this point. As I see it, I have three
> possibilities for repair: 1)  replace the seal, impeller, o ring, and gasket
> – parts maybe $35, 2) completely rebuilt the pump – parts kit $147, 3)
> replace the pump – $245.  I expect to have the yard to do the work, so labor
> will be at least $90/hr.
>
> I know many of you have rebuilt your pumps and would appreciate your
> suggestions/recommendations.  If I go the route 1) replacing only necessary
> parts, have I missed any needed parts?  Also, with water coming out shaft
> end, it suggests that it is passing through the bearings and might indicate
> that they need to be replaced as well?   Finally, what would be your
> estimate of time required by an experienced mechanic to do the repair? The
> engine has less than 200 hrs. running time.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Dennis Harris, C 320 #694, Washington, NC
>