Thread: LT5 Water Pump
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Old 03-21-2018   #4
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Default Re: LT5 Water Pump

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Originally Posted by Marc Haibeck View Post
Hi Phil,

Push the bearing assembly out through the back of the housing. The housing needs really good support so that you don't crack it. Heat the housing to 175 degrees F to reduce the grip on the bearing.

Don't break the impeller. I cut the shaft off close to the impeller and then press out the stub with plenty of support. The bearing is 5/8" on the front and 12 mm on the rear. It looks like the British engineers got their way.
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