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jt20 05-14-2009 12:09 PM
The MB water pumps don't work on testosterone.
Your suggestion may useful in other hydraulic applications, however.

Shawn T. W. 05-14-2009 12:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPokey (Post 2200083)
I think your engine will overheat pretty quickly - I wouldn't chance it. Thermo siphon cooling just isn't going to cut it here. In the end a 10 mile tow is going to be a lot cheaper!
Or call a taxi to take you to the parts store, or call a friend . . .

Larry Larson 05-14-2009 12:43 PM
wow, this is what I call a consensus! If I had known the water pump was belt driven, I wouldn't have even considered driving it. OK, I'll just fix it where she sits. Thanks for all the input. Larry

toomany MBZ 05-14-2009 04:06 PM
Good luck, let us know how it turns out.

cmbdiesel 05-14-2009 04:50 PM
If the consensus is too much, you could always ask what kind of oil to use:D

winmutt 05-14-2009 04:59 PM
You can drive it as is until you hit 83C.

WhoWhat 05-14-2009 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by winmutt (Post 2200388)
You can drive it as is until you hit 83C.
Exactly my thinking...although he'll hit pretty darn quick if the temps in IL are similar to what they are here in MI today. I don't think he'll make it 10 miles.

DeliveryValve 05-14-2009 08:41 PM
My alternator froze and made it home driving 10 miles using a shoe string (sneaker type) connected to the main pulley and water pump.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=1806686&postcount=10

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...9&d=1206670193

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...0&d=1206670208


I keep a package of shoe strings in the glove compartment.

WhoWhat 05-14-2009 08:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DeliveryValve (Post 2200572)
My alternator froze and made it home driving 10 miles using a shoe string (sneaker type) connected to the main pulley and water pump.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=1806686&postcount=10

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...9&d=1206670193

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...0&d=1206670208


I keep a package of shoe strings in the glove compartment.
THAT, my friend, is nothing short of awesome. Well done. :clap:

t walgamuth 05-14-2009 09:50 PM
Cool! Whoda thought!

ImBroke 05-15-2009 07:29 AM
Total McGyver move there.

Mike D 05-15-2009 07:50 AM
Where did ya get the shoe string? I thought all you dudes in California only wore sandals and flip-flops?:D

kerry 05-15-2009 09:39 AM
I've read that a section of a pair of pantyhose will work in a pinch. Much more exciting to obtain them.

What's going on with that outside belt in the picture?

winmutt 05-15-2009 09:52 AM
Shoestring budget fixes!

toomany MBZ 05-15-2009 10:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kerry (Post 2200919)
I've read that a section of a pair of pantyhose will work in a pinch. Much more exciting to obtain them. Agreed!

What's going on with that outside belt in the picture?
Yeah, looks to be a couple of problems.


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