Water pump advise please

Dave1027

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It has been some time since I replaced the water pump on my '88 100hp Mercury outboard. I have to admit that as we get older we don't boat as much as before. Only go out maybe 5 times a year. Maybe one 3 day camping trip?

Any way, with another boating/camping season ahead I decided to get ambitious and replace the impeller. To my surprise the thing looked brand new when I removed it.

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My question is, should I simply put two new gaskets in and put the old impeller back? Or should I bite the $40 bullet and do the entire kit any way? Also check that plate. Is it OK looking?

Thanks,
Dave
 

dbrew

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Re: Water pump advise please

its might as well replace it just because it looks new doesnt mean it is 40 is cheap insurrance unless you like dropping the lower.
 
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