New Product from 928sRus "Engine Guardian" Water Pump
#16
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Borland,
The holes look the same size to me, however I do not have one here to check.
The decrease in land looks small on the hole you pointed out.
There is a difference but is it of concern - I think not.
The Laso design has not changed on the casting.
So how many actual leaking water pumps have you seen? Or is this purely conjecture on your behalf?
The holes look the same size to me, however I do not have one here to check.
The decrease in land looks small on the hole you pointed out.
There is a difference but is it of concern - I think not.
The Laso design has not changed on the casting.
So how many actual leaking water pumps have you seen? Or is this purely conjecture on your behalf?
Deep cleansing breath.
Relax, listening to the nice calm music.
#18
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Note that the first photo that Roger posted is the Laso pump before the modifications (the pulley looks quite different after the mods).
Since you pointed that out a week or two ago (first time I posted some photos), Barry, I went ahead and followed your recommendation of using Permatex 98H gasket sealant on both sides of the gasket (I'm probably opening up a religious war on sealants and pump side / both sides here, but that's OK).
I'll report back on whether or not any leaks occur.
I appreciate Barry pointing this out (assuming they really are bigger holes; I need to clean the gasket and sealer off my old WP — which appears to be a Porsche unit with a smoother casting — and compare them) and think it would be prudent as these products are released to build a knowledge base of best practices with respect to their installation. In this case, I wasn't seeing much of a downside (other than a little time with some lacquer thinner next time the WP is replaced) of doing a both-sides seal, just to be safe. And I believe the Lasos (if they really do have slightly larger bolt holes) have been installed before, anyway, so there's probably already a track record of whether or not there's a problem there.
IMHO, it's great that Roger is carrying these now, as it eliminates the hassle of having to buy the pump first and then send it off separately for modification. And I greatly appreciate the peace of mind of reducing (or almost eliminating) the likelihood of a WP-seizure that we all know occurs from time to time (see, for example "Close call.........seized WP on the side of the Rd.") and that can lead to major damage.
Anyway, here are a few more photos after installation:
Since you pointed that out a week or two ago (first time I posted some photos), Barry, I went ahead and followed your recommendation of using Permatex 98H gasket sealant on both sides of the gasket (I'm probably opening up a religious war on sealants and pump side / both sides here, but that's OK).
I'll report back on whether or not any leaks occur.
I appreciate Barry pointing this out (assuming they really are bigger holes; I need to clean the gasket and sealer off my old WP — which appears to be a Porsche unit with a smoother casting — and compare them) and think it would be prudent as these products are released to build a knowledge base of best practices with respect to their installation. In this case, I wasn't seeing much of a downside (other than a little time with some lacquer thinner next time the WP is replaced) of doing a both-sides seal, just to be safe. And I believe the Lasos (if they really do have slightly larger bolt holes) have been installed before, anyway, so there's probably already a track record of whether or not there's a problem there.
IMHO, it's great that Roger is carrying these now, as it eliminates the hassle of having to buy the pump first and then send it off separately for modification. And I greatly appreciate the peace of mind of reducing (or almost eliminating) the likelihood of a WP-seizure that we all know occurs from time to time (see, for example "Close call.........seized WP on the side of the Rd.") and that can lead to major damage.
Anyway, here are a few more photos after installation:
Last edited by Ed Scherer; 08-19-2010 at 10:27 PM.
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I want to thank every one who is making these cars better, and this pump is just one of the things that has me excited.
#21
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I use genuine Porsche factory gaskets dry. They don't ever allow water to migrate to the bolts.
All the aftermarket gaskets I've seen pass water, no matter what you coat them with. If you coat both sides and the paper allows water to "wick" through...the water still gets to the outside.
All the aftermarket gaskets I've seen pass water, no matter what you coat them with. If you coat both sides and the paper allows water to "wick" through...the water still gets to the outside.
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Great to see innovation coming to market. Will be interesting to see if the price will be a barrier (doesn't seem like it base on the feedback here).
Question: Is there a core charge/credit?
Question: Is there a core charge/credit?
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Thank you Ed and Roger for bringing this nice product available to all.
It is another great way to improve reliability of our car.
I may repeat miself but I have a lot of admiration for poeple who invest time and money in developping and selling parts that make our cars better.
Greatly appreciated.
I really believe in this product and I'm sure it will make a long way.
Mine is already in the car along with the Porkensioner.
It is another great way to improve reliability of our car.
I may repeat miself but I have a lot of admiration for poeple who invest time and money in developping and selling parts that make our cars better.
Greatly appreciated.
I really believe in this product and I'm sure it will make a long way.
Mine is already in the car along with the Porkensioner.
Last edited by Bertrand Daoust; 07-21-2010 at 08:38 AM.