Confusion on Alpha 1 Gen 1 Water pump oil seals...help.

[cowchipz]

I pulled off the lower water pump housing to replace it. There is only 1 seal in it. The new housing has only 1 seal. Yet when I look at the exploded parts diagram, it shows two (2) oil seals: # 25 (part number 89238) and #26 (part number 16977). Is there one or 2 to replace? Thanks. Pat

 

[Rick Stephens]

I think that is supposed to have 2 seals, one to keep oil in and the other to keep water out.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Correct 2 seals, Most times when replacing water pump parts ,you replace the lower body not just the seals.

 

[Rick Stephens]

Correct 2 seals, Most times when replacing water pump parts ,you replace the lower body not just the seals.

Agreed. I have never bought just the seals. Pretty much every time if it needs seals there is wear and tear on the housing.

 

[cowchipz]

Thanks for the info. It is interesting that the old water pump base had only one seal, and the new one I just bought only had one seal. So, I guess I will order #25 (the lower seal shown in the exploded diagrams, and figure out where it goes. Pat

 

[Rick Stephens]

It was a good catch on your part.

Rick