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[Josh Assing]

m30 engine...

OK -- I've now confirmed the clutch is 100% shot.
I've confirmed the thermostat opens correctly
The aux / electric fan operates correctly.

I still overheat; but not temp wise (as from teh thermostat) ; but by stuff
boiling back up thru the resevoir... BUT WAIT!

Before we go telling me I don't have it bled correctly, I'd like to bounce
something off you.

Should I be able to stop the water coming out from the thermostat housing with
my hand? That little elbow that goes from the water pump to the thermostat
housing -- I removed it -- fed water into the pump with a hose, water came out
(not fast) from the thermostat housing. I put a rag & my hand over the output
from the thermostat housing -- and guess what? NO pressure. None.if there's no
pressure there -- how does it force water thru the radiator?

The "piss hose" that feeds from the top of the radiator back to the overflow?
barely a trickle.

This is all with NO thermostat in at this point -- trying to maximize water flow
--does this all sound like a bad pump?

Before I go ripping the pump off -- can someone explain to me HOW the pump
works? is it possible for the impeller to separate from the shaft & sorta spin
from friction vs. force?

Is'nt this starting to sound like a bad water pump?

Thanks
-j



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