[C320-list] Water Pump Repair or Replace Recommendations

[Robert Seastream]

I'd do the job myself (particularly if replacing the whole pump), and  
I'm no mechanic.  The pump is easy to reach and has few parts.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906

On Feb 2, 2011, at 12:26 PM, Dennis Harris wrote:

> Stephane,
>
> Go to Torresen Marine (www.torresen.com) and click on Yanmar, then  
> "Complete Parts Listings by Engine.  My engine is a European model,  
> so engine number is 3GM30F-YEU.  The pump assembly is part  
> 128397-42500 if I read it correctly and is actually priced at  
> $232.68.  I just talked with Torresen and they told that is the  
> complete pump, not just a part.  (There are two water pumps listed  
> and the other one was $245).
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Stephane Rousseau _/)
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 11:41 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water Pump Repair or Replace Recommendations
>
> Hi Dennis,
>
> Where can you find a replacement pump for 245$, 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
>