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MTU Raw water pumps

Discussion in 'Engines' started by Donzi 54, Mar 3, 2016.

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  1. K1W1

    K1W1 Senior Member

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    Do you have a part No for the full pump?
  2. Capt J

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    If they're the stainless impeller ones they used on previous 12v183's and 8v183's I've never had luck finding an aftermarket source for them. Rebuild cost on them was something like $3k last time I had one rebuilt (at least 5 years ago) and new was somewhere around $6500. Rarely did I ever have one of those raw water pumps fail. But when they did they were expensive!!!
  3. K1W1

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    I have just been told about another source for OEM Parts and I am interested to see what they can offer if I can find the right part number.
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    Man does that bite.
    Wonder how long that proprietary license can hold out. Meanwhile, MTU owners bend over again.
  5. Donzi 54

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    Pump plate Info is: DDC/MTU
    Serial Number - 02E 1494
    Part number -23526087
  6. K1W1

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    Thanks, As soon as I get the guys e mail addy I will send that and ask.
  7. ychtcptn

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    So, we are in the same boat. We have both pumps leaking and looking at 5k+ for new ones. This is not the first time, I believe the pumps are only a couple of years old. Of course MTU says no rebuilding, must buy new. I will end up doing this, but keep the old ones to see if I can find a place to rebuild.
    Any help where to get parts or have done, would be helpful.
  8. Capt J

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    Yacht Captain, have you tried talking to RPM diesel? I know over the years they've rebuilt several different items in house and some things everyone else says can't.
  9. K1W1

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    I have today written to the guy whose name I was given with the info above about the pump, he said he would get back to me. The guy who gave me the contact said he bought a fuel pump for a 4000 series engine and saved 5k on that alone. I will revert as soon as I get an answer.
  10. Donzi 54

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    I am still trying. Next option is to have a seal company match or make them. Have not gone that far yet.
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    Capt J, I contacted RPM Diesel. They don't rebuild these pumps.
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  13. K1W1

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    I wrote to that guy who responded quite quickly, subsequent e mail have gone unanswered. Chinese MTU Parts are not worth the risk, the Russians tried copying a 396 engine years ago with very poor results
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    I also tried emailing them multiple times and never got any replies
  15. Seth Fisher

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    This is a good thread for MTU owners. I have a pair of 8v and getting information on these engines is at a premium. Any additional thread recommendations is appreciated. I was surprised how little was on boatdiesel.com