8V92 Thermostat, Gasket, Seal

[Leroy Eckert]

Curt:
My water pump failed at 109,000 miles. One of the very few problems I have
incurred. I found it was leaking on a pre-trip inspection. The trip? Infield
at Daytona International Speedway prepaid one year earlier. There are no
refunds at NASCAR. Expensive water pump!

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40
Niceville, FL


----- Original Message -----
From: Curt Sprenger
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] 8V92 Thermostat, Gasket, Seal


Dick,
Yes, I got the parts at Valley Power Products, a DD store.

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.

Richard Hayden wrote:

> Thanks Curt for the numbers. Did you get the parts at a DD store? I
> presume that you did. 180 deg. sounds good to me.
> Lucky you on the length of large diameter hose. Just hope that it is
> 3.5 inch and is silicone. Remember though, there are several preformed
> 90 deg. elbows. All of my silicon hoses "feel" and look good. My
> mechanic says they are ok for now. But the small, short hoses on the
> engine feel hard and should be replaced. Wouldn't you know, they are
> the hardest to get to. Will do them when I replace the thermostats as
> that should be "easier".
> I just paid some outrageous prices for the constant tension clamps.
> NAPA turned out to be the best price by a bunch. They didn't stock all
> of them and their supplier, Balkamp, didn't supply the larger clamps
> in that style. But he went to an outside source and got Breeze Clamps
> at a better price than I paid at Kenworth Northwest when I got in a
> hurry.
> I have never heard how long a DD water pump should last. But, I think
> I'm pushing it with 142,000 miles. No problems but makes me nervous.
>
> Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Curt Sprenger > >
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
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> > ;
> wanderlodge@yahoogroups.com
> > >
> Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 11:10 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 8V92 Thermostat, Gasket, Seal
>
> Dick,
>
> I'm starting a new thread that matches the subject matter.
>
> My invoice has the new and the old numbers. Thermostat new 23503825 /
> old 5102651, gasket new 5117786 / old 5117438, seal 5132155 / no ref. to
> Old #.
>
> The thermostats are 180 degrees. Cost $120.06 plus tax.
>
> I haven't purchased the hoses. I like to take the old with me and do the
> matching thing at the big truck parts store.
>
> Under the bed in our coach is a spare length of hose, larger diameter,
> blue color. Might be more back there. I recall seeing the one hose when
> I had my head in that area cleaning out the water tank Sporlan valve.
>
> How many miles should we get out of the 8V92 water pump?
>
> Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
>
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