Just replace the pump
Consensus was (a while back) to just replace the pump. I tried to replace the seals (carbon) on my old pump but just ended up with a mess. The project isn't bad at all. I don't remember the price but you can e.g., check with Marine Diesel Direct or your favourite local Westerbeke/Universal dealer.
Chris
Consensus was (a while back) to just replace the pump. I tried to replace the seals (carbon) on my old pump but just ended up with a mess. The project isn't bad at all. I don't remember the price but you can e.g., check with Marine Diesel Direct or your favourite local Westerbeke/Universal dealer.
Chris
jgarmin098
Member II
I replaced the seals in my Oberdorfer raw water pump a fes years ago with a very good friend's help. Once you remove the pump, all you need to do is bang out the seals with the handle of a screw driver. It was no big deal at all.
Don't let that problem alone stop you from buying the boat.
Don't let that problem alone stop you from buying the boat.
Tom Metzger
Sustaining Partner
Oberdorfer 202M-15
August 2004 I replaced the pump with an Oberdorfer 202M-15 which cost $158 from Marineparts.com in Florida. I had been advised to not bother trying to replace the seals. At that time it seemed like a good price and they got it here quickly. The Sherwood pump on my engine is no longer available.
http://www.marineparts.com/partspages/pumps/ENGINES/UNIVERSAL.HTM
Marine Diesel Direct or your favorite local Westerbeke/Universal dealer at that time wanted $275, and now want $338. The Universal part # is 301357.
http://www.marinedieseldirect.com/universal/shopping/
YMMV
August 2004 I replaced the pump with an Oberdorfer 202M-15 which cost $158 from Marineparts.com in Florida. I had been advised to not bother trying to replace the seals. At that time it seemed like a good price and they got it here quickly. The Sherwood pump on my engine is no longer available.
http://www.marineparts.com/partspages/pumps/ENGINES/UNIVERSAL.HTM
Marine Diesel Direct or your favorite local Westerbeke/Universal dealer at that time wanted $275, and now want $338. The Universal part # is 301357.
http://www.marinedieseldirect.com/universal/shopping/
YMMV
Shadowfax
Member III
Did Both
I had the same problem.
I first replaced the bearings with success, but about a year later I noticed a slight leak again and also that the pump would not hold a prime. After examination it was found that the impeller had worn a grove in the face plate of the pump housing, breaking the suction. When I pulled the shaft I noticed wear on the shaft and decided it was time to replace the whole pump. Cost installed was about $200.00. It is very easy to install and I would have done it myself, had I the time.
I would'nt fool with it. The pump is cheap, easy to install and if it goes it could be at the least, inconvenient and at the most, very expensive.
I had the same problem.
I first replaced the bearings with success, but about a year later I noticed a slight leak again and also that the pump would not hold a prime. After examination it was found that the impeller had worn a grove in the face plate of the pump housing, breaking the suction. When I pulled the shaft I noticed wear on the shaft and decided it was time to replace the whole pump. Cost installed was about $200.00. It is very easy to install and I would have done it myself, had I the time.
I would'nt fool with it. The pump is cheap, easy to install and if it goes it could be at the least, inconvenient and at the most, very expensive.