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Offline Neil Clark

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MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« 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!!
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Offline Dave-iow

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Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« Reply #1 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
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Offline Neil Clark

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Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« Reply #2 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?
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Offline Neil Clark

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Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« Reply #3 on: 25 October 2006, 17:06 »
Anyone done one?
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Offline Dave-iow

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Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2006, 18:06 »
think it was £70 quid but theres a £40 surcharge on the water pump!
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Offline Neil Clark

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Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« Reply #5 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!
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Offline Dave-iow

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Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« Reply #6 on: 25 October 2006, 19:04 »
No probs Ill take some photos as well!
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Offline Neil Clark

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Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« Reply #7 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?
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Offline billy_vw

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Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« Reply #8 on: 26 October 2006, 12:13 »
Sounds like mine is on its way out, any hints and prices much appreciated....
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Offline cs98sss4

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Re: MK3 8v waterpump??? hard to do?
« Reply #9 on: 26 October 2006, 17:19 »
Hi,

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