grease zerk water pump

[razerface]

i greased my water pump yesterday. How often should I do this? Should grease come out the front when there is enough in there? Too much could go into the water? I did 4 pumps on a one handed grease gun, and quit.

Edited August 31, 2010 by razerface

[Frank Elder]

Did you use marine grease? No you will ruin the pump if you fill it, Someone else will have to state the amount as I don't know.

[Reg Evans]

Here's a previous thread. There are probably more.

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=21999&highlight=water+pump+grease

[grey beard]

Just make certain you are using marine grease. Wally world -sells it. One or two pujps each time you grease the chassis, and ?Bob's your uncle."

Good Luck

[razerface]

well,, I did NOT use marine grease. Why is that needed?

besides,,, I was army,,,don't have any marine grease

Edited August 31, 2010 by razerface

[TodFitch]

well,, I did NOT use marine grease. Why is that needed?

It should resist being washed out by the coolant better. On the other hand, if the water pump seal is working properly then there shouldn't be any coolant seeping by to wash out the grease.

[Dave72dt]

Is marine grease water soluble so if it gets past the pump seal or if blown by too much grease, it doesn't clog passages? The other stuff I know won't mix with water.

[desoto1939]

The marine grease is used for boat trailers to help seal the wheel bearing when the trailer are put into the water to load and unload the boats. They sell it at Walmart or any good auto supply store.

Do not use regular grease as this will wash away with time.

rich Hartung

[Frank Ollian]

Google lubriplate 115, go to lubriplate web store.