Hi, the top of my water pump is leaking around the seal.... any idea for a quick fix? or know where I can get a new gasket without buying a new pump?

Thanks!

 

Yes you can get a new gasket only. Most people get the liquid gasket and remove the pump, clean both surfaces, apply a layer of gasket to both surfaces, and reinstall.

 

Get the water pump gasket kit, it's widely available for a few $ and it consists of the two seals and the gasket for the pump. What leaks is a special "donut" type deal that seems to last much less than the pump. Unfortunately you'll have to take the pump out to reseal it.

 

the genuine volvo seals seem to work a lot better than the aftermarket stuff.

 

How old is your water pump? You might be better off replacing the water pump since you have to remove and reinstall it.

 

It's the original water pump. The top of the seal is gone...For the time I plan to own it I think I will just try and fix the seal.

 

Anyone know who makes the OEM water pump for Volvo?