GregBBRD

Roger:

Deep cleansing breath.

Relax, listening to the nice calm music.

Giovanni

For now I am keeping my old w/p but next time its replaced I will go with the updated design. Price is very reasonable too.

Ed Scherer

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:

Ducman82

I for SURE will be getting one of these pumps for my engine build... foo-show....

blown 87

My customers will have a option of pumps now, cast impellers will not be on the list.

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.

GregBBRD

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.

RyanPerrella

Awesome product!

needs a better name though "Engine Guardian?"

Ispeed

Good stuff, thanks again Roger.

AO

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?

RyanPerrella

Being that its built on a NEW Laso pump I would suggest no

karl ruiter

This is very exciting. Thanks guys.

Bertrand Daoust

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.

AO

Ok... that makes sense.

Cosmo Kramer

Great work guys. Imagine this pump, pk tensioner and racing timing belt you would be set for a very long time.

Tom in Austin

Bravo Roger and Ed, another great contribution to Sharkology!