Cracked pressure washer pump
#1
06-17-18, 03:46 PM
Cracked pressure washer pump
Can a cracked pump assembly on a 2700 psi pressure washer be fixed? Someone suggested Jb Weld and blue tread tape. It's cracked and leaking just before the water outlet tube (pipe.)
#2
06-17-18, 06:06 PM
Member
Hi, I have had good luck with JB, it’s worth a shot, what caused the crack, freezing? If so there could be other damage.
Geo
Geo
#3
06-18-18, 04:05 PM
Cracked pipe on pressure washer.
Yes, freezing caused it. It seems like the pump works fine. I’d hate to replace it if I don’t have to. Having a hard time finding just the bottom pump assembly portion of it.
#6
06-19-18, 04:37 AM
Group Moderator
A crack in the low pressure suction area of the pump might survive with JB Weld. If the crack is in the piston or high pressure areas there isn't much hope for it and I would shop for a new pump.
In the future when you are done pressure washing get in the habit of draining all the water out. With the hoses disconnected pulling the starter cord a few times or running the engine for a second is all it takes to blow most of the water out of the pump.
In the future when you are done pressure washing get in the habit of draining all the water out. With the hoses disconnected pulling the starter cord a few times or running the engine for a second is all it takes to blow most of the water out of the pump.
