Water pump replacement
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:03
Hi All
After 24 years of not letting me down without warning, My Excel obviously had a major problem
when I routinely went to drive it the other day.
There was a screeching sound and a friend said he smelt smoke.
I quickly stopped the engine & closer investigation confirmed there was a fine line of fresh black
on the edge of the water pump drive belt. It looked melted & hot so I didn't touch it.
Attempting to turn the water pump pulley with a 10mm spanner proved impossible -
it was seized solid.
So - as I haven't found a tech article on replacing the water pump, can anyone tell
me what's involved in changing one?
Does the cam belt have to come off?
I have an old spare engine with a nice free water pump which seems fine. Would that be okay, or
has anyone found a weakness that makes new/recon far better?
Thanks in advance.
M.
After 24 years of not letting me down without warning, My Excel obviously had a major problem
when I routinely went to drive it the other day.
There was a screeching sound and a friend said he smelt smoke.
I quickly stopped the engine & closer investigation confirmed there was a fine line of fresh black
on the edge of the water pump drive belt. It looked melted & hot so I didn't touch it.
Attempting to turn the water pump pulley with a 10mm spanner proved impossible -
it was seized solid.
So - as I haven't found a tech article on replacing the water pump, can anyone tell
me what's involved in changing one?
Does the cam belt have to come off?
I have an old spare engine with a nice free water pump which seems fine. Would that be okay, or
has anyone found a weakness that makes new/recon far better?
Thanks in advance.
M.