AboutBen Deutschman Expertise Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
Experience I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
Organizations Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
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http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 (NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America Website)
Publications Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News
Education/Credentials B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
Question QUESTION: HELLO BEN, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, I THINK MAY BE A WATER PUMP GONE BAD. HOWEVER, THE NOISE IS WORST WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING. I REPLACED THE BELT IDLER, FINDING THE BEARING MARGINALLY BAD, BUT THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. PLEASE ADVISE, I NEED A SOLUTION. THANK YOU, JIM
ANSWER: If you can spin the Water Pump with the Belt off, you may be better able to isolate the source of whatever noise you're hearing. If the bearings in the Pump are really bad, the Pump will make some kind of noise, at virtually any speed its turned at. Other than the Pump, the only other culprit I can think of, would be the A/C Compressor Clutch and Pulley assembly.
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QUESTION: HELLO THERE, THIS IS MY WIFE'S MINI-VAN, AND SHE CLAIMS THE ENGINE HEATS UP ON SHORT TRIPS. ARE THERE ANY ADDITIVES, OR SUBSTANCES THAT EFFECTIVELY CAN BE PUT IN THE RADIATOR TO PROLONG THE PUMPS LIFE ? THANKS, JIM
Answer If the Pump is already making noise, then it's well past the Additive stage. For a normal functioning Water Pump, you could add 'Water Pump Lube', which comes in a small container, however, yearly Anti-Freeze flush and fills, would negate the need to us any additives, since part of the Additive package in Anti-Freeze, is Water Pump Lube.
If you still want to try the additional Additive, you can find it in nearly any Auto Parts Store.
