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Old 08-25-2008, 08:06 PM
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Default fuel pump for water/coolant?
can a stock honda fuel pump be used to pump other fluids like water and or antifreeze/alcohol / other ----
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Old 08-25-2008, 08:13 PM
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Default Re: fuel pump for water/coolant?
for a while
rust will be an issue with water but it can pump semen if you want it to
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Old 08-25-2008, 08:32 PM
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how long would you think before rust would be and issue?
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Old 08-25-2008, 08:54 PM
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depends, you should get at least a year out of it if you use additives
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Old 08-25-2008, 08:56 PM
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Default Re: fuel pump for water/coolant?
Originally Posted by hondacivc93
how long would you think before rust would be and issue?
it will start to rust instantly. alchy it will pump just fine.

use a proper pump designed for such a task.

what are your reasons for needing a pump?
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ive got a stock FP sitting around and ive always wanted to use it for a windshield washer fluid pump.
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is yours broken? whats so bad about the one it has?
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Old 08-25-2008, 09:30 PM
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im thinking hes going to use it for WI? or AWIC?
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Use... windshield washer pumps instead.
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Use... windshield washer pumps instead.
they often dont provide enough pressure for any kind of suplimental injection on a turbocharges system.
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