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Water pump removal
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:59 pm
by 67-2door
Hi all.
Is it necessary to take out the radiator to remove the water pump? The manuals all say to remove it first, is that the best way?
Thanks.
Neil.
Re: Water pump removal
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:07 pm
by les
Probably the best way as it ensures the rad is not damaged and there will be more room but possible without removal.
Re: Water pump removal
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:09 pm
by bmcecosse
Not necessary at all - but may be easiest way. Just remove fan +pulley - undo 4 bolts and bottom hose - and pull - carefully....
Re: Water pump removal
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:48 pm
by liammonty
As above - not necessary!
Re: Water pump removal
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:01 pm
by moggiethouable
Check the overall depth of the pump including impeller before fitting.
Some pumps supplied have a slightly longer impeller, just long enough to foul on the engine.
Re: Water pump removal
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:22 pm
by 67-2door
Thanks for the replies chaps. I did the job this afternoon, I did remove the radiator because I thought it'd be a good opportunity to give it a good flushing through while it was off.
The job went fine & fitted new thermostat & housing, silicon hoses & fan belt too before filling with fresh coolant, should be ok for a while now hopefully.