Hi all,
Today I was having a general chat with my son in-law and he just happened to mention that his sister, who works in spare parts sales at Repco, has recently had a few mechanics come in for parts to refurbish the engine water pump and the old ones they have brought in to get the parts for have had incorrect impellers and some of them have even been the wrong pump for the vehicle even though the bolt patterns were the same the housing was slightly different for that model of the engine, so this would allow more water to bypass the impeller and cause overheating and would only show up on really hot days, driving up hills or when towing.
Might be something worth extra scrutinising if you are have overheating problems and if you are changing water pumps it would be best to buy the complete new pump rather that reconditioning the old one.
Hope this helps someone.
Cheers
yobarr said
10:23 AM Feb 1, 2021
Steel Dog wrote:
Hi all, Today I was having a general chat with my son in-law and he just happened to mention that his sister, who works in spare parts sales at Repco, has recently had a few mechanics come in for parts to refurbish the engine water pump and the old ones they have brought in to get the parts for have had incorrect impellers and some of them have even been the wrong pump for the vehicle even though the bolt patterns were the same the housing was slightly different for that model of the engine, so this would allow more water to bypass the impeller and cause overheating and would only show up on really hot days, driving up hills or when towing. Might be something worth extra scrutinising if you are have overheating problems and if you are changing water pumps it would be best to buy the complete new pump rather that reconditioning the old one. Hope this helps someone. Cheers
Hi Michael....great advice,and I certainly will take it on board for future reference.Cheers
Stewart said
11:07 AM Feb 1, 2021
Chief Doug was having an unusual overheating problem with his Vehicle, I wonder if his pump was replaced. Cheers Stewart
Dougwe said
01:01 PM Feb 1, 2021
Yes it was Stewart, according to the invoice anyway. Timing Belt, Water Pump and new Radiator all at same time.
The problem is still there.
The Collie is booked into a reputable work shop next Monday 8/2. Just have to organise a lift back to the teepee, too far to walk the 15km. I will give them a copy of all work done and a list of possibilities I have had mentioned to me by various people here and in the real world. I will make sure they understand it is inly what people have said and not telling them how to do their job.
Stewart said
03:49 PM Feb 1, 2021
Thanks Doug I will be very interested in the result.
Craig1 said
08:12 PM Feb 1, 2021
You could get a skateboard Chief
oldbloke said
09:42 PM Feb 1, 2021
I would have thought a pony?
Craig1 said
10:19 AM Feb 2, 2021
i was trying to update him a bit "old"
Aus-Kiwi said
11:10 AM Feb 2, 2021
Was other things done like radiator clean etc ? Often theres more than one issue !!
Bicyclecamper said
05:56 PM Feb 2, 2021
The only good thing about a new vehicle today, is it is good for 100,000 then you should take it to a wrecker and crush it. Once you start having problems with them, they become a money pit. I know my Pathy was, should have crushed it. And bought a new moke, and would if I could. They were bombs to start with, but you knew that upfront. Not so, with modern cars.
Hi Michael....great advice,and I certainly will take it on board for future reference.Cheers
The problem is still there.
The Collie is booked into a reputable work shop next Monday 8/2. Just have to organise a lift back to the teepee, too far to walk the 15km. I will give them a copy of all work done and a list of possibilities I have had mentioned to me by various people here and in the real world. I will make sure they understand it is inly what people have said and not telling them how to do their job.
I would have thought a pony?