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01-16-2018, 02:28 PM
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1 Rivet Member
torrington
, Connecticut
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 6
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Water pump problem
I have 2017 Sport 22 ft. The water pump pumps air and water. I checked all fittings, no water leaks. Tried everything I could think of please help.
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01-16-2018, 02:32 PM
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Rivet Master
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Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Is the tank empty? Cannot always go by the monitor.
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01-16-2018, 02:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,784
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Have you taken off one of the tubes to the pump. The reason I ask is because I had a similar problem and it was because I did not screw the connection on correctly and air was getting in. Once I realized that and connected properly the pump worked fine
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01-16-2018, 03:13 PM
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1 Rivet Member
torrington
, Connecticut
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 6
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The tank is full and the tubes are tight
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01-16-2018, 03:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Unscrew the tube feeding the pump inlet and look inside the end. Unscrew the strainer, and look for the o-ring.
Sometimes the rubber cone gasket in the line, or the strainer o-ring goes missing. The connection will certainly be tight, but will leak plenty of air on the suction side.
Tight is not an indication of proper connection unless the gasket, o-ring, or cone washer are properly in there, and not damaged...
It's so much easier to find leaks on the pressure side...I usually get sprayed with water (sigh).
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01-16-2018, 04:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 30' International
Pennsylvania
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,234
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You didn't happen to just de-winterize? Some times it takes a while to clear the lines of air. Hook up to city water and run through, then try the pump.
Otherwise definitely do as stated, check the pump lines for proper o rings/gaskets.
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01-16-2018, 06:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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If air is getting in to the pump and there is some water coming too, the options are:
1. loose fitting
2. cracked intake pipe
3. cracked pump head
4. water level in the fresh water tank almost empty
5. semi-frozen water in the fresh water tank
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2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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01-16-2018, 07:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 27' FB Flying Cloud
Delmar
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 40
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I would second rmkrum's suggestion to check the gaskets and seals on the inlet side. I had the exact same symptoms last spring when I de-winterized. Turned out the gasket on the inlet connection to the pump had fallen out without my noticing it. A trip to the big box and 50 cents fixed the problem.
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01-16-2018, 08:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Washington
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,589
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from a recent thread...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f542...ml#post2056067
I first discovered their presence when I winterized and swapped out the filter for the shunt...not realizing the gasket had still with the filter instead of remaining in the female end of the hose.
I have a few in my Parts bag along with fuses et, al.
Bob
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01-17-2018, 10:01 AM
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Airstream Ambassador
Jackson Center
, Ohio
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 742
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Hi Frankct,
We're sorry to learn about the water pump issue you described in your 22' 2017 Sport. Please call our customer service and technical support team at*1 (877) 596-6111, option 2 so we can learn more and help.
Thanks.
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01-20-2018, 04:21 PM
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1 Rivet Member
torrington
, Connecticut
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 6
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I want to thank everyone for your help. My problem was air being sucked in at the water inlet.
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01-22-2018, 09:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,784
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Glad to hear that you got it fixed.
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