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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Well, I'm about to say F-it and go with A/A....hopefully someone can help me..

I have the TTi Race Kit w/ W/A intercooling. I had some problems with the pump leaking about a week ago.

Placed a call with TTi, got a new pump sent to me, hooked it up, and, it's still leaking from the pump...no from the inlet/outlet hose connections, but, from the black plastic housing it looks like. I triple checked and made sure it wasn't leaking from the inlet/outlet hose connections.

damnit man!

I opened up the reservior and see that water is indeed making its way there...so, I'm not sure what it is. Do I have blockage in the hoses? There are no crimps.

Any ideas what to check out???
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i had a little issue with these pumps a while back.. look up the manufacturer info.. i bought a rebuild kit for mine and it stopped leaking.. maybe fixes some manufacturers defect?

wouldnt hurt to pop it apart and seal it up with some rtv while you are in there.. i think its just an o ring thing.
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mm your intercooler is a2w?
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nvm i gotya...
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
i had a little issue with these pumps a while back.. look up the manufacturer info.. i bought a rebuild kit for mine and it stopped leaking.. maybe fixes some manufacturers defect?

wouldnt hurt to pop it apart and seal it up with some rtv while you are in there.. i think its just an o ring thing.
OK, I'll purchase a rebuild kit for it. Might as well, these pumps don't last long. I downloaded the PDF instructions and maintenance document. I also contacted and sent pictures to TTi about where it's leaking and maybe they can provide additional input.

Thanks MM.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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back flushed the system with water, and reattached the new pump. Still leaking....

MM was yours leaking around the plastic housing (where it bolts up to the electric motor) ? That's where mine is leaking from.

I'm sending the pump back and seeing if they can get me another one. Maybe it was just a bad pump to begin with.

Ugghhh this troubleshooting stuff...
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sorry can provide any help but mine isnt leaking

i think mine is mounted vertical? im sure that doesnt matter or it might???
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sorry can provide any help but mine isnt leaking

i think mine is mounted vertical? im sure that doesnt matter or it might???
mine is mounted vertical as well, with the Inlet/outlet ports on top, and the motor at the bottom.

You've had yours for a long time right? have you had to replace it before?
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Originally Posted by Mekkadon
mine is mounted vertical as well, with the Inlet/outlet ports on top, and the motor at the bottom.

You've had yours for a long time right? have you had to replace it before?
no..have never replaced mine..and ya i have had it for awhile. im not sure how yrs is wired..but mine isnt on all the time. i have a switch that turns it on and off when needed. cruising around town..not needed..daym thing is loud
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did you take it apart and see what was up? guess not.

ya mine was leaking from between motor and rotor housing before too.

i am on my second pump since beginning of 2004
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did you take it apart and see what was up? guess not.

ya mine was leaking from between motor and rotor housing before too.

i am on my second pump since beginning of 2004
nope didn't have enough time to take it apart before I could send it back for a 2nd replacement.

If the 2nd replacement still does it, then I'll take it apart and check everything.
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no..have never replaced mine..and ya i have had it for awhile. im not sure how yrs is wired..but mine isnt on all the time. i have a switch that turns it on and off when needed. cruising around town..not needed..daym thing is loud
yeah it is kinda loud. Hmm, I'll have to try a toggle switch when I wire it back up. Just for the sake of longevity.
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