The following is FYI for 5432 owners.
The fresh water pump (that's the one that circulates the engine coolant not the "raw water pump") began to leak on my 1981 E38. I was concerned it might be the bearings being near failure so wanted to replace it. The cost of a Universal replacement from a dealer is about $465. Through some research, I discovered that the 5432 is the same engine block used in the Kubota L285 tractor. I ordered a replacement pump from tractorsmart.com for $150. It arrived within a week and fit perfectly. I talked with the TractorSmart owner and he was very helpful. He might be a great source for other engine parts.....Not that I'm cheap you understand. ;-)
Tom
S/V Mistress
1981 E38
The fresh water pump (that's the one that circulates the engine coolant not the "raw water pump") began to leak on my 1981 E38. I was concerned it might be the bearings being near failure so wanted to replace it. The cost of a Universal replacement from a dealer is about $465. Through some research, I discovered that the 5432 is the same engine block used in the Kubota L285 tractor. I ordered a replacement pump from tractorsmart.com for $150. It arrived within a week and fit perfectly. I talked with the TractorSmart owner and he was very helpful. He might be a great source for other engine parts.....Not that I'm cheap you understand. ;-)
Tom
S/V Mistress
1981 E38