extra hole on edelbrock water pump?
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From: victoria, bc, canada
extra hole on edelbrock water pump?
just bought edelbrock victor series water pump for '89 irocz 5 liter tpi. when i got the old stock one off and about to put the edelbrock, i noticed that there is an extra hole about 3/4 inch diameter. what is that hole for? the old one didn't have it. can i just plug it with a bolt? will wait for any reply before putting it on. thank you for info.
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From: Orland Park, IL
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
if it's on the top part of the water pump, it's for carb'd cars as a return for the heater hose, just cap it off and go about your business.
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Originally posted by 25THRSS
Edelbrock makes a direct fit one for your car. I'de send it back and get the right one.
Edelbrock makes a direct fit one for your car. I'de send it back and get the right one.
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haha im just used to people coming in to work with the water pump i just gave them saying its different then the original. and so i pull out a wrench and 45 seconds later problem solved. this is with OE parts though
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