I had to remove my Oberdorfer
water pump and had a corroded bolt and torqued off the bolt
head. In the process of extracting the bolt I fractured the section of the
pedestal receiving the bolt(see picture below).
Is there any way this can be salvaged- welded or some jerry rigged option? I used the
engine much of the summer with just one bolt holding the wate
pump in place so I'm not sure that I need a whole lot of holding
power here.
Second option- I have an extra 5411
engine in the basement(long story) but given the incredible
corrosion on the present
water pump pedestal, I'm nervous about getting it off the engine. Again see pictures.
Third option is switching engines but that seems like a real hassle. Thoughts?