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Old 07-23-11, 10:07 PM
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front cover swap
I swapped the front cover on my S5T2 for a S4T2 so I can switch to the manual MOP but the S4 cover must be a little bigger than the S5 cover because when I put the water pump assembly back on, the piece behind the water pump didn't clear the cover and cracked it.
Is there a way to repair the cover that is reliable. Do I need to swap the water pump assembly?

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Old 07-23-11, 10:14 PM
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Swap the waterpump assembly, and replace that front cover...
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swap both and alleviate the problem.Also,why go OMP when you can just premix and get rid of the OMP?
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Swap the waterpump assembly, and replace that front cover...
Wonder if I could just grind down the water pump assembly?
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Wonder if I could just grind down the water pump assembly?
It doesn't look like it needs a lot removed.

Is it a bad idea?
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I wouldnt do that..
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did you make sure the torrington bearing didnt fall?
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did you make sure the torrington bearing didnt fall?
I don't really want to sound dumb but........ I'm not sure what the torrington bearing is.
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Originally Posted by alritzer
I don't really want to sound dumb but........ I'm not sure what the torrington bearing is.
http://www.youtube.com/user/aaroncake#p/u/7/ijJeUk_GqiI

minute 45 or so.
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