rumbling noise?????

[01664gti]

Hi all my car has developed a rumbling noise near the alternator area.I think its the water pump but am a bit unsure. any ideas and is the pump easy to change on an agg engine

[Rmachines]

Sounds like the water pump but look into the alternator first.

its a relativly simple job,  afternoons work, change the thermostat while your at it.  means removing the alternator brackets etc.. something i would put off untill the last minute because its fiddly but yea..  deffo a DIY job if you confident with a set of spanners.

[01664gti]

i need it for work at 2 tommorrow so gonna have to shift my ass.How is it best accessed and do i need to remove anything to make life easier

[Rmachines]

jack it up and remove the driver side wheel remove the AUX belts etc...   you will need coolent as well,  they can be a pain to bleed so set a day aside for it.

[01664gti]

It was the water pump, the bearings had gone and also the fins on the back were worn funny. Bit of a pain but sounds great now