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Offline tariqb

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Water pump
« on: 04 April 2009, 00:37 »
What does the water pump do?  - i'm guessing that it provides water to the radiator  -  and why should it be changed?

I'm looking to get the cv joint changed tomorrow provided jwelsh's right about his diagnosis - i thought i'd get the water pump changed too as many of these folk recommend getting a new one every now and again.
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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: Water pump
« Reply #1 on: 04 April 2009, 08:56 »
Does as it says on the tin pumps water lol. Most ppl change it when they do a cam belt change
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Re: Water pump
« Reply #2 on: 04 April 2009, 13:22 »
just a quick on eguys need to buy this today on Euro car parts and there are two water pumps

CIRCOLI:201440651   £20.80 

KWP: 201440655 £34.20 
 
Does it make much difference which one i get??? id be inclined to buy the more expensive one but any takers on which one to go for??? :)
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Re: Water pump
« Reply #3 on: 04 April 2009, 16:18 »
Quote from: tariqb on 04 April 2009, 00:37
What does the water pump do?  - i'm guessing that it provides water to the radiator  -  and why should it be changed?

I'm looking to get the cv joint changed tomorrow provided jwelsh's right about his diagnosis - i thought i'd get the water pump changed too as many of these folk recommend getting a new one every now and again.

Water pump should be done with every cambelt change - have a look though the history if its not been done get it done ASAP.

Mine has just failed as VW didnt change it when thay last did the cambelt.
(Didnt even recommend to change it!!)
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Offline K666PDP

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Re: Water pump
« Reply #4 on: 04 April 2009, 17:36 »
Quote from: the_stink on 04 April 2009, 13:22
just a quick on eguys need to buy this today on Euro car parts and there are two water pumps

CIRCOLI:201440651   £20.80 

KWP: 201440655 £34.20 
 
Does it make much difference which one i get??? id be inclined to buy the more expensive one but any takers on which one to go for??? :)
id just buy genuine VW  mate as the breaking plastic impellars issue has been sorted mate
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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: Water pump
« Reply #5 on: 04 April 2009, 19:34 »
Yep metal blades all the way i done mine last week
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Re: Water pump
« Reply #6 on: 05 April 2009, 00:21 »
Quote from: richw911 on 04 April 2009, 16:18
Quote from: tariqb on 04 April 2009, 00:37
What does the water pump do?  - i'm guessing that it provides water to the radiator  -  and why should it be changed?

I'm looking to get the cv joint changed tomorrow provided jwelsh's right about his diagnosis - i thought i'd get the water pump changed too as many of these folk recommend getting a new one every now and again.

Water pump should be done with every cambelt change - have a look though the history if its not been done get it done ASAP.

Mine has just failed as VW didnt change it when thay last did the cambelt.
(Didnt even recommend to change it!!)

mmmm typical vw dealer  :angry:  :rolleyes:
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