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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Neil Clark on 24 October 2006, 15:17

Title: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Neil Clark on 24 October 2006, 15:17
2.0l 8v 1995 car. How hard is the water pump to change? anyone got a run down?

Cheers!!
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Dave-iow on 24 October 2006, 18:45
well im going to do mine this weekend!!

As far as I know its an easy job. Just slakne of alternotr belt, remove alternator then the pump is held on by 4 olts!! I bought a new pump and thermostat and seals from VW today.. and will fit thjem sunday
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Neil Clark on 24 October 2006, 19:07
Quote from: Dave-iow on 24 October 2006, 18:45
well im going to do mine this weekend!!

As far as I know its an easy job. Just slakne of alternotr belt, remove alternator then the pump is held on by 4 olts!! I bought a new pump and thermostat and seals from VW today.. and will fit thjem sunday

How much was that lot matey?
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Neil Clark on 25 October 2006, 17:06
Anyone done one?
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Dave-iow on 25 October 2006, 18:06
think it was £70 quid but theres a £40 surcharge on the water pump!
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Neil Clark on 25 October 2006, 18:09
Can you let me know how you go on? will pick up a pump tomorrow but not sure when i will get chance to fit it!
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Dave-iow on 25 October 2006, 19:04
No probs Ill take some photos as well!
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Neil Clark on 25 October 2006, 19:07
Quote from: Dave-iow on 25 October 2006, 19:04
No probs Ill take some photos as well!

Thanks ALOT!, my emails neil.clark20@ntlworld.com if you can send us any?
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: billy_vw on 26 October 2006, 12:13
Sounds like mine is on its way out, any hints and prices much appreciated....
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: cs98sss4 on 26 October 2006, 17:19
Hi,

How do you know its on the way out? what lifespan do they last? Mileage?
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Neil Clark on 26 October 2006, 18:01
Quote from: cs98sss4 on 26 October 2006, 17:19
Hi,

How do you know its on the way out? what lifespan do they last? Mileage?

Mines a little noisy
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: billy_vw on 26 October 2006, 18:36
im no expert, but i had someone else listen and he said it could last for miles still,
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Dave-iow on 26 October 2006, 19:07
your right it could go for ages makeing a noise. Butr Id rather get it fixed and rid of the niose as I hate things makeing a noise that shouldnt!!
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: billy_vw on 26 October 2006, 20:12
Quote from: Dave-iow on 26 October 2006, 19:07
your right it could go for ages makeing a noise. Butr Id rather get it fixed and rid of the niose as I hate things makeing a noise that shouldnt!!

here here  :wink:
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Neil Clark on 28 October 2006, 23:49
Just finished doing mine, pretty easy job (2 hours ish)

Its as quiet as a mouse now, quite surprized!!
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: cs98sss4 on 02 November 2006, 20:13
Cheers guys,
What noise does it make? screeching noise or other?
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: Dave-iow on 02 November 2006, 20:21
the water pump is more of a rattle!!
Title: Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
Post by: mattosmoknd on 06 November 2006, 11:18
The water pump for the mk3 golf is £21 plus vat from gsf.....
i got mine done last week along with my timing belt....

New water pump,
Timing belt kit
new alternator belt
throttle body cleaned
coolant

parts and labour came to £183,,,,, not bad..... vw wanted £300  :sick:


this was in newcastle by a local vw specialist... Barry Swift... he's in the yellowpages if anybody wants to use him,,, i highly recommend him...