Bars Leak 60 thoughts

I know there is no definite best solution answer here but my mind is wandering this morning as I enjoy my first cup of coffee....kind of a "should I or shouldn't I" deal. My field needing bushhogging brings to mind it's time to make a move.
My 60 sprung a water pump leak. As suggested here in the forums rather than go for a new water pump right away trying a container of Bars Leak was suggested. My 60 holds over 8 gallons of anti-freeze. One container of Bars Leak treats 4 gallons. Did that & the leak has subsided partially but not completely. Now I'm wondering if I should pick up another Bars Leak as suggested on the container if the first dose doesn't do the trick completely. Using too much of this stuff COULD clog areas you don't want to clog...but thereagain I'm not working a farm with the tractor where I'm putting it to daily heavy work either.
I'm wondering how hard the water pump is to change out if I go that route. Any of you ever done this to know how difficult a job it is? I already checked with the John Deere dealer & the pump is about $160 without the impeller. Impeller another $70 or so. When I take off the 4 bolts holding the pump/pulley on, is it a gear that comes out with it that hooks into the impeller or does the impeller have to come right out with it?
Ideas, suggestions, especially info from someone who has done the pump replacement would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Arnie
PS- In case it matters, my serial number is 6047500. I say that cause I think I read somewhere that the 60 may have had two different water pumps through the years.

A leak due to a worn shaft and a old hard worn seal. Is a different issue than seepage through a head gasket .

Our hosts sell a repro. water pump complete with gasket for $155. I have one on my 60 - no problems. Easy to change out. They show the 2 different ones. HTH

The bypass water pump was claimed to reduce head gasket problems due to less thermal shock.

Will either one work on my 60? How do I go about ordering one?

To flesh this point out further, Bar's leak won't seal your worn out carbon/ceramic water pump seal if that is where it's leaking at. Waste of good Bar's leak too. Replacement seal is same one in the shallow well water pump in my house, worth every bit of $16, bearing is another similar amount and then all you need is a press to rebuild the one you've got.

Go up top and click on Tractor Parts. The rest is easy.

Thanks....I should have seen that right off the getgo.....LOL

Coolant is probably running outa the weep hole on the bottom of the water pump huh? Been down that road before, not sure why anyone educated would recommend bars leak, pump needs replaced or rebuilt. Had local dealer rebuild the pump on my 60, gonna order one off this site for my weeping 50 when my book keeper give me the nod.

(quoted from post at 14:27:05 04/23/16) To flesh this point out further, Bar's leak won't seal your worn out carbon/ceramic water pump seal if that is where it's leaking at. Waste of good Bar's leak too. Replacement seal is same one in the shallow well water pump in my house, worth every bit of $16, bearing is another similar amount and then all you need is a press to rebuild the one you've got.

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Would you happen to know a part number to the seal?

I see the bearing is still available from JD but the seal isn't.

Sorry if I'm hijacking the thread.

Not a problem, John. We're all here to enjoy our hobby & educate & help each other.

I'm going to order (from here) the new water pump. I'm curious where the thermostat is on my 60?