leaking water pump

[Nagga's]

Has anyone had a leaking water pump? We bought our Swan 2008 a year ago and realized when we first used the water pump that it was leaking! Have spoken to Jayco and they said there wasn't a seal kit and we would have to replace the pump at $180 which I don't mind but thought I would check on here first to see if this was a common problem!

 

[BaxnRach]

Pumps are available much cheaper, ($26 on ebay, search for, hand waterpump)assuming its an eletric pump plumbed through the hand pump as ours was) but dissasemble your pump and put some vaseline on the shaft to lubricate and help seal it, also check for a split between the plunger and the spout, I found ours was split, and used some urethane sealant to glue it and the vaseline on the plunger shaft to help seal the o-ring, which also made the plunger much easier to use.

 

[Nagga's]

Thanks for the tips BaxnRach! The pump still works a treat but just with the little leak just enough to annoy me! We have just put the swan on the market to upgrade and don't want to sell it dodgy! Will try what you have said, thanks again

 

[Pace]

Yeah try a seal kit first. What are your thoughts to upgrade too. Oh, welcome to the forum. Pace.

 

[Nagga's]

Hi Pace, Jayco have said that this pump does not have a seal kit!!
We are looking at the 14.44-4 as it's us and the 2 boys 7 & 9! I'm liking the fixed bunks at the end!

 

[relgate]

Welcome @Nagga's
Is it the electric pump or the hand pump that is leaking?

 

[Pace]

We had our hand pump the van not working, ending up being the rubber diaphragm had come away from the bottom fitting. Pryed it out with a manipulated clothes hanger then refitted, lubed with Vaseline, all good.

Sorry just re read the first post stating no seal kit.

14.44.4, nice van. Good option too for those who don't have a large car to tow with. Pace.

 

[Nagga's]

We have the large car Pace just don't need a big van

relgate it's the electric pump, everything else works perfect!

 

[relgate]

We have the large car Pace just don't need a big van

relgate it's the electric pump, everything else works perfect!

I see.
Quick search reveals this one
http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=12787

Not sure if it the same as the one in your van, but price gives and indication.

 

[Nagga's]

Thanks for your help everyone, have ordered a new pump from Caravansplus.