Leaking water pump

beardedone

Beardedone
My water pump used to leak a little and then I tightened all the fittings and it seemed to stop but I was never sure if it was the hose or the pump. I called the manufacturer and they said there was a gasket kit to repair. Phoned around and local dealers are not aware of this kit and want to sell me a new one. (I hardly used the pump) One last thing I want to try is to remove all the original hoses attached to the pump and use pex plumbing like I did on the rest of the trailer. Someone mentioned that Jim B had said not to do this, so does anybody know why. One other question, the fittings on the pump swivel in their socket. I have a suspicion that is where the leak is but not sure and can't see clearly in there. Any suggestions out there. Thanks
 

jbeletti

Well-known member
Gerry,

Shur-flo specifies this in their installation manuals:

* SHURflo recommends at least 1ft. [.3 M] of ½" [13mm] I.D. flexible high-pressure tubing to both ports.

* The pumps ports/strainer should not be connected to plastic or rigid pipe.
The pump's normal vibration may transmit through rigid plumbing causing noise, and possibly loosen or crack components.

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