Water leak again

[rono]

About 5 mo's. ago I noticed water dripping from under the basement of our 3500RL. After a lot of searching, I found one of the clamps on one of the hoses on the water pump was loose. Tightened it at least 2 full turns. Dried everything up and OK. Yesterday, more water dripping. Same problem. Is there any way to secure these plastic hoses to the pump where they will not leak?
Thanks, Ron

[ols1932]

quote:Originally posted by rono

About 5 mo's. ago I noticed water dripping from under the basement of our 3500RL. After a lot of searching, I found one of the clamps on one of the hoses on the water pump was loose. Tightened it at least 2 full turns. Dried everything up and OK. Yesterday, more water dripping. Same problem. Is there any way to secure these plastic hoses to the pump where they will not leak?
Thanks, Ron

Yes there is. I removed the hose, put a thin coating of silicone sealant over the male part then slipped the hose back on and tightened the clamp back down. Also, check to make sure there isn't a crack in the fitting that goes into the pump. A small hairline crack will drip. If that is the case, you need to replace the head on the pump. The head is about 1/2 price of a new pump and is installed really easy. In fact, "so easy a caveman could do it."

Orv

[azstar]

Ron,

I too had this problem. When looking close at the clamps I saw sub-par (cheap) clamps. I bought new ones and replaced. No more leaks.

If you buy new ones be sure to get them as small as you can. Just big enough to do the job. If one uses too big a clamp the screw portion will have too big a radius.

Happy Camping

[rono]

Thanks for the replies. Azstar, I also thought the clamps looked cheap. The screwdriver either philips or flat would not hold very good. I think I will use the sealant as well as better clamps.
Thanks again, Ron