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| itsav8 |
 Apr 12 2003, 02:47 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Elk Grove Ca. Member No.: 380  |
:toilet: Is anyone else out there with a Renegade kit having as much trouble as I am keeping their water pump from grenading? I have gone through 2 in 2000
miles- the impeller just folds over on its self. Thanks in advance for any input. |
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| itsav8 |
Apr 12 2003, 06:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Elk Grove Ca. Member No.: 380 |
Thank you for the above info, the fact is I got a couple of good ideas.
Heres a litte more info on my problem. the first pump seemed to last for a good amount of time considering that I do not have any holes in the thermostat and of course it took alot new toy high rpm revs when cold while my buddies were watching. After the first pump crapped the bed I called and had a talk with Rengade and they informed it would be best to stay below 2500 rpm untill the thermostat opened - which I have done religously and still another one has bit the dust. This time when I called to order a new pump I looked for somemore advice and really seemed to get the "your car doesn't have our $1000+ radiator system therfore it is all screwed up" implication. I have no cooling issues when the car has a brand new pump in it but as the pump starts to degrade the temp rises. Maybe for the new pump I'll take out the themostat and, would it make any sense to drop from a 16 psi cap to a lower pressure? Finally, anybody ever have any luck with Water Wetter or the like? |
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