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Old 08-13-2011, 01:27 PM
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my electric water pump is leaking between the electric motor and the old housing itself. i ordered a water pump oring, but it was to small it was for the old mechanical cover. anyone know where i can get the oring that fits the electric water pump?

by the way 92 lt1, and the water pump is a cvr
Old 08-13-2011, 01:31 PM
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I went to an industrial supply house and they had an o-ring assortment. I just found the one that fit with a little stretching and used it. An auto parts store or a good hardware might also have them. Just a regular old neoprene o-ring works fine.
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good idea. ill have to give that a try. thanks
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Google the maker of your pump and order one.

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