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Thread: Play in water pump shaft

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    Default Play in water pump shaft

    Hi all I currently have some play in my water pump saft, I plan on replacing this when I can my question is can I stil use the car for say a week for aprox 30 miles, I have no coolant loss or overheating.
    518i 1996

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    If it is not leaking, yes. I had a waterpump like that too... and it lasted a year or so before it started leaking.

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    Mine has had play for almost 100K, not excessive but noticeable if you look for it.
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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