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[joff]

Just got the wifes 2.2dti mig back and now i think the water pump bearing is going on my toy. only noticed last night when the wife came home as i was putting my other joy back in after work. how long does this take to do and whats the job like to do on the V6?

[RobseyMV6]

Fairly easy as not on timing belt like the 2.0 and 2.2

[HerefordElite]

if you buy the cambelt dvd from the oof shop it covers water pump change as well

basically though:

remove multiram (bagpipes)

loosen water pump pulley bolts (easiest with belt still on)

loosen aux belt tensioner (15mm socket clockwise to loosen)

slip aux belt off

remove water pump pulley

change water pump (3 x torx bolts)

and in the famous words "reasembly is reverse of removal"

[joff]

Thanks for that. I phoned the main dealer today and they want £131.10 for the pump and the auto factors want £41.39 so were do you think i should go

[MutantCav]

Gen water pump from Vaux is only about £25 on TC...might be worth asking a local member with TC to help you out if you dont have one yourself??

[Bent valve]

Thanks for that. I phoned the main dealer today and they want £131.10 for the pump and the auto factors want £41.39 so were do you think i should go

£131.10 ! try AUTOVAUX on tinternet about 15 quid for an OE manufactured one with a steel impeller

[joff]

so thats why they asked me on the phone if i was trade or not!! :-? so any TC holders near swindon wilts who can help please

[MutantCav]

I can buy one from and send it to you for £100?? lol

Yeah on some items it makes a staggering difference having a TC...well worth spending the £20 a year joining ABS and getting a card

[joff]

i think i will pass on that thanks. Ijust looked on autovaux and it said £26.95 so i thank you all i just saved over £100 and can now fill the tank again

[MutantCav]

Was only kidding mate

Best bet though if replacing the pump is not 100% urgent is to join ABS tonight...should have your card within a couple of weeks max and get the pump on your own TC then Worth ringing back the stealers tomorrow and get a price on TC and be prepared to be staggered

[joff]

I will do that thanks. what the full name of place to go to

[Bumbazor]

http://www.autobahnstormers.org/

[MutantCav]

Phew...saved me trying to spell it lol

The guy that runs it is called Alf and seems to be a very nice chap

[joff]

thanks willsort that out when i get home from work tomorrow

[tmx]

you can get a TradeCard if your a legitimate VAT registered buisness lots of proofs required!!

and it costs nothing!