Water pump leakage, repair of buy new?

[Hugin]

Hi

I am just in the process of taking out the waterpump on my -72 MB 280SE 4.5
It have shown an increasing leakage from the front of the pump, right where the fan is connected.

Now, can any of you experts tell me if this can be repaired?
Or do I need a new pump?

Have one bolt left, the bottom one.
Darkness have put a stop to my work so.....I thought I'd explore the options.

Thanks for a great forum BTW....I have picked up a lot of usefull information here!

Regards

Tom

[JMela]

Buy new, water pumps are a wear item and aren't really rebuildable. Pump will be under $50 and you won't have to worry about it again. Easy install. Take your time and you'll be fine. You might replace the four bolts holding the pump in place -- mine were in rough shape.

[Tomguy]

Unlike the m100 pumps, m116/117 pumps are cheap and plentiful enough to not justify the cost of rebuilding. Get a new one, for another 30+ years of service

[Hugin]

Hi

Forgott to ask for the original MB parts number, could anyone help me out here?

Hope this pump can be found here in Norway.
This car/engine combo was never sold here, but I guess it was also found in the 450 SL/SLC and maybe the later 450SE?

Thanks

[Tomguy]

This pump was used in the 3.5's as well. It's identical. MANY 3.5 parts are identical to the 4.5. Any auto parts store over there should be able to order it for you, or get it from a dealer even, if you must.

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