[Vwdiesel] water pumps

[MLightner]

James Hansen wrote:

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>>                              2)  Judging from the recently discussed 
>> failure mode of the stamped-plate type of pump, I was wondering what 
>> some of you more experienced mechanics would think about the idea of 
>> extending the useful life of the pump by taking a hammer and center 
>> punch and dimpling the shaft at a few places around the shaft right 
>> where the impeller joins the shaft? 
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> It would be wasting time by throwing labor into an already defective 
> part.  The minimum required modification would be to weld the impeller 
> onto the shaft.
> Don't let the attractivenes of a low price persuade you to buy junk.
> -James
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Hmm, all I've got is a stick welder, it wouldn't take too much error to 
totally ruin the pump - looks like I'm limited to getting one of the 
rebuilt ones then, if I buy locally - thanks for your input.

Mike