Raw water pump drip.

[Brewster Minton]

My raw water pump is dripping after test run. It was replaced when I got the new engines. They are yanmar lp6s 315. do I rebuild it or get new or some other pump? Help!

[Harv]

Brew,

Comparing apples to oranges, when my raw water pump on my Merc went a few years back, I just replaced it with a new one. The leak may just be the start of a bigger problem. Best to nip it in the butt.

[Carl]

I would rebuild as long as it was done correctly.
Meaning don't just replace the seal if the shaft has signs of wear, it will be just a matter of time before the pump starts leaking again.

My .02

[Harry Babb]

Brew
How much does a new pump cost????

I would look at the price difference between a FULL OVERHAUL and a new pump. There is nothing wrong with a rebuilt pump if the housing is in good shape.

What I think that I know about you is that you put a gazillion hours on your Bertram each year..........am I on target there???

Another thought is to install a new pump then rebuild the old one for a spare.........if the $$$$

Harry

[Brewster Minton]

Going to get new one and rebuild old for spare. Thanks for your help.

[Rawleigh]

Brew: Try http://www.depcopump.com/marine.htm Good people and reasonable prices.

[Carl]

Harry I agree more with you then I do with myself.