Honeymoon Over Dead Water Pump

[shane wescott]

Hi Guys

Well, it had to happen, my beloved GTV6 made it home yesterday on the back of a flat bed.

Red light came on for temp just before getting to work, pulled over the check, no water and a leak from the motor.

Filled her up and made it to work without a red light, but on further checking there was a horrible grindy sound from the water pump, and a leak equivalent to 5 pints of VB coming from the vicinity of the water pump. I suppose 22 years out of a water pump is not bad.

I checked my trusty pdf manual, and apparently you need to take off the timing belts to do the water pump change (what the!!)

Anyway, parts are ordered and I will be attempting this repair soon.

Any tips or words from the wise to a first timer.

I am confident in my ability to do the job, just thought there maybe a gotha or two to avoid.

catch ya

Shane

[alfagtv58]

my beloved GTV6 made it home yesterday on the back of a flat bed.

The worst part about that is the "I told you so" look in the eye of she who must be consulted!!

[alfagtv58]

By the way Shane, great article in C+S.  I really enjoyed it!

[shane wescott]

No probs Phil Glad you enjoyed the article.

The look in her eyes was "now you need to rely on me"

After a number of "discussions" about the fact that she was not allowed to drive the GTV6, I bought her a RAV4, which she loves.

But of course, now I need to rely on the Boss for a lift here or there.

Hopefully this will only last for a weekend and the new water pump and mighty machine will be roaring around by Monday.

Catc ya

Shane