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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Jukeboxnut on 27 September 2014, 22:16:48

Title: Water pump question
Post by: Jukeboxnut on 27 September 2014, 22:16:48

I have just found a new water pump that I bought for my old 2.0 Omega estate nearly 10 years ago.  Will it fit my 2.2 estate or do I have to buy another one?  The cam belt will soon be due for renewal and I always fit a new pump at the same time.

Title: Re: Water pump question
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 27 September 2014, 22:23:39

It will fit but how is it after 10 years on the shelf? :y

Title: Re: Water pump question
Post by: Jukeboxnut on 27 September 2014, 22:36:46

Thanks for the quick reply James.  It appears fine and the impeller turns smoothly, do they have a shelf life?  i thought it was lost forever but it was buried under some jukebox parts.  The garage is kept dry with a dehumidifier so there is never a problem with corrosion.

Title: Re: Water pump question
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 27 September 2014, 22:39:17

Quote from: Jukeboxnut on 27 September 2014, 22:36:46

Thanks for the quick reply James.  It appears fine and the impeller turns smoothly, do they have a shelf life?  i thought it was lost forever but it was buried under some jukebox parts.  The garage is kept dry with a dehumidifier so there is never a problem with corrosion.

I don't actually know re shelf life, but speaking personally if it seems ok and hasn't been in a hostile environment, I'd give it a punt myself :y

Title: Re: Water pump question
Post by: dbug on 27 September 2014, 22:40:55

Some "main dealer" car parts may well have been on the shelf 10 years plus - shouldn't be an issue with shelf life on your water pump ;)