Scott S Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I would like to repack the water pump on my '23 four cyl. It leaks a little even after tightening it. I have the materials, and think the job seems pretty easy, but since there are no written guides, I wanted to know if anyone has done this and can tell me what issues may arise once I get it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnetkid Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Depends on how much it is leaking whether or not you should repack it. I don't mind mine leaking a little as it acts as a lubricant on the shaft and keeps it from becoming scored or galled by a dry packing. Not hard to repack if you have to, just back off the nuts and replace the packing and tighten back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Scott, Contact Paramount Supply in Bellingham for packing. You may also want a packing puller to remove the old packing. Mention my name if you dare...they are one of my distributors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Rawling Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I have found that on the 1926 and later Buicks, it is best to remove all the old packing before installing new. I bought square rope packing and made a jig to cut the correct length with the 45 degree angle by nailing some nails in a piece of wood to guide the razor blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 The correct graphite impregnated 'rope' water pump packing material from Restoration Supply Company makes all the difference. 20,000 miles of touring and no leakage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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