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Old 03-19-2005, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tangofox007
It could, depending on how well your pump works. In any case, a new pump would be a good idea before your old one leaves you "high & dry."
Your going to have that pump sucking air at heavy loads and high speeds causing a loss of power....if it leaks it can suck air too. Good idea to replace it at earliest opportune time.
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