water pump packing

[fastroadster]

Do I have to drain my radiator to change water pump packing?

 

[chrs1961815]

Do I have to drain my radiator to change water pump packing?

I think if you have the original style pump you will have to drain it at least halfway probably more.

 

[J Franklin]

You don't have to drain anything to do that job. It will drip a little bit but you can unscrew and repack very quickly with a rag on the floor.