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Bus Depot water pump kit
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:09:21 -0500
Hi, In order to remove the old water pump the upper steel coolant pipe must be unbolted from the right side of the engine...
Re: SOS: Waterpump Questions: Help!
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 24 May 1999 07:23:29 -0400
...It ran perfect after a water pump and head gaskets until 139,000+. I sold it at that time. SO it really depends on...
Re: Water pumps
Historical mailing list - Steve
Sat, 17 Oct 1998 19:17:06 -0700
...There are some junk aftermarket pumps, but "i am told" that a good german aftermarket water pump should outlast a dealer pump. Is this...
Water pump (for sink) needed
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Thu, 14 May 1998 13:26:21 -0400
The water pump in the water tank has finally died in my 83.5 Westy. If anyone has a replacement or knows where I...
Water Pump Weep Hole advice needed
Historical mailing list - Edward Morrell
Mon, 8 Mar 2004 00:01:18 -0600
The archives say that a dripping water pump weep hole is a potential early sign of head gasket or other head problems causing excessive...
fresh water pump subsitute
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:35:37 -0700
Anyone *successfully* used a small electric bilge pump as a substitute submersible water pump? Wondering if the flow is too much. I don't...
Re: modified sine wave question.
Historical mailing list
Sat, 9 Mar 1996 01:57:43 -0500
...I really think that the engine water pump should be the only pump pushing water through the system. This cooling system and engine is...
Re: water pump for 84 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:02:30 -0400
The 84 (1.9) and 86 (2.1) water pumps are not interchangeable. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Replacing Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
Wed, 3 Jun 1998 13:37:59 -0400
Hello all, I'm looking for some information/pointers on how to replace the water pump on my '84 1.9 westy. The steady...
Water tank pump shot
Historical mailing list - Homer Christensen
Tue, 24 Jan 1995 20:36:45 -0800 (PST)
When we bought our 84 westy, the sink's water pump didn't work. So we opened up the tank and boy did it...
water pump replacement
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:47:01 -0700
...Perhaps you should loosen the belt a bit after he does the installation and buy the waterpump yourself. regards gary Subject: water pump replacement...
Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 27 Sep 2015 17:44:38 -0500
...The water pump, or the cross over pipe - the part that attaches to the pump. Thanks. John
Re: HELP! 82 Westy Water tank pump
Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
Wed, 30 May 2001 22:01:37 -0400
...HELP! 82 Westy Water tank pump > Sounds like a bad pump. Verify that current is reaching the pump by using a > test lamp, either...
my new water pump leaked from weep hole
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 19:49:48 -0700
hello, seems my water pump leaked some coolent from the weep hole, ahhhh. anyone ever had this happend with a german ( new pump ) i...
Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Sat, 24 May 2008 21:50:41 -0400
...Before removing the belts, I noticed that the water pump, alternator belt did not seem to line up perfectly. The pulley for the water...
Water pump manufacturers
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 12:42:41 -0800
I'm shopping for a water pump (p. no. 025 121 010C) for my '89 Gl. Does anyone have any comments about the quality...
Re: wasser prayers worked!
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:19:59 -0800
...Actually, if it's too tight it can cause the water pump and alternator bearings to wear prematurly. > Also, maybe that stop leak coolant...
Re: Water pump project
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 8 Oct 2015 18:00:09 -0700
I remember there's a product to add to the coolant for water pump lubrication... is it right?
Re: Temp vs. Backpressure
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:27:01 EDT
I've heard that rattling noise before... then my water pump went deep-6! Suspect your water pump.
Re: diesel water pump
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 4 Dec 2000 09:09:30 -0800
You will need to use a water pump with a 40mm hub. Most of the passenger cars have a 30mm hub. These use different...
Re: 88 Westy: Faucet or Water Pump?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 17 May 2005 11:22:25 -0700
--- Chris Paquette <cxp36@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Is there any way to tell whether it's a faulty pump in the water > tank that's...
water pump
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Wed, 24 Aug 1994 20:59:39 -0500 (CDT)
...It's the water pump for sure. I listened to it as per Joel's instructions with an aluminum tent pole (isn't that...
Re: searching for potable water pump
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:41 -0500
...It pumps a nice little stream of water for 1 faucet. Jim Davis 87 Syncro 88 Wolfsburg
Re: Since it's in the shop anyway . . .
Historical mailing list - No Name Available
Sun, 8 May 2005 08:31:20 EDT
Just wanted to add that there is a little three-way hose on the water pump, on the earlier models. You will probably have...
Re: "wobble" pump
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 May 1994 12:50:40 -0700
[Dyer Lytle writes, in part:] > I have a question about the sink water pump that is described as a > "wobble" pump in the camper...
Re: bleeding and draining system revisited
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:42:51 -0400
At 02:32 8/16/2000, Mark Dorm wrote: >fan comes on more often and I guess that might mean my water pump does...
Re: Water Pump Weep Hole advice needed
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Mon, 8 Mar 2004 10:41:00 -0500
...Water Pump Weep Hole advice needed > The archives say that a dripping water pump weep hole is a potential early > sign of head gasket...
Re: water pump replacement 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 21:56:17 -0500
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the problem with Vanagon water pumps is in the sealed shaft bearing possibly being undersized...
fresh water pump ain't pumpin'
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sat, 29 May 2010 14:51:28 -0500
Hi everyone, I need some help with my new pump. Last year the pump from the fresh water tank in my Westfalia sprung a...
Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 21:07:03 -0500
...Please. > Zoltan I modified the outside "City Water Connection" by removing the check ball. When I installed the water pump and pressure tank for...
Re: Water pump?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:25:45 -0500
Not counting massive rust or corrosion issues, water pump replacement should be about a 3 hour job. This includes filling and bleeding the cooling...
Water Pump - ?
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sun, 28 Oct 2001 08:32:08 -0800
Is it possible that a water pump going bad can sound like a can of marbles being shaken ("-not stirred")???? Austin
Re: Would you replace your water pump if:
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 21:23:32 -0400
...Personally I would remove the old pump and compare the clearance with the new water pump in your emergency spares. What? You don't...
Re: water pump replacement 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 4 Nov 1998 23:24:55 -0500
...water pump replacement 85 GL >Joachim in Houston, TX wrote: > >"..the waterpump on my 90 seized up yesterday with nary a warning . . >. ." > >Which brings...
Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:38:32 EDT
...I reiterate, if you don't want a catastrophic water pump failure, replace the water pump. No "leak stop" material, regardless of brand, is...
Re: Blowing kitchen w. pump fuses - help!
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Tue, 11 Jul 1995 12:43:56 -0600 (MDT)
...If your pump does freeze up, it is getting water in the motor. > The water will be very very nasty. I mean really nasty...
Re: Water Pump Weep Hole advice needed
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 8 Mar 2004 08:49:34 -0500
...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Edward Morrell wrote: >The archives say that a dripping water pump weep hole is a potential...
Re: Water Pump Weep Hole advice needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Mar 2004 06:08:21 -0500
...Water Pump Weep Hole advice needed The archives say that a dripping water pump weep hole is a potential early sign of head gasket...
Re: 30mm vs. 40mm Hub on Diesel Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 28 Oct 2001 16:08:20 -0500
...They claimed the steel impeller pumped more water, (it did not) and they offered a "lifetime" warranty, (go collect). Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
That #(&()$ little hose....
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Fri, 24 Oct 1997 07:30:23 -0400
That tiny little coolant hose between the water pump and the heads is leaking on my 83.5 Westy. I have the replacement but...
Re: Water pump (for sink) needed
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 16 May 1998 12:18:40 -0100
>The water pump in the water tank has finally died in my 83.5 Westy. > If anyone has a replacement or knows where I...
Water Pump Removal
Historical mailing list - John C. Iseman
Thu, 4 Sep 2003 15:21:49 EDT
I need to replace my water pump on my 91 Vanagon. My mechanic is having a devil of a time getting the bolts to...
Re: Is it normal to loose coolant when...
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:01:49 -0700
...No apparent water pump damage, and after replacing the belt everything seems fine.. eg no water pump noise and car runs at normal temp...
What temp - color code RTV sealant should I use when installing the water pump?
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 08:23:56 -0500
The water pump had orange on it. Is this recommended?
Re: Suggestion, Re: Checking a Radiator.
Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 19:28:20 EDT
...VW's own VR6 uses both a mechanical(belt-driven) water pump, and an electric pump. If you did want to run an extra...
Re: continuing almost overheating problem.
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Sat, 6 Jul 2002 02:18:16 -0400
...1)- Before I change my defective and noisy water pump ( http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/water_pump.htm ), she was still "cooling" my engine...
Re: Electric Water Pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:54:19 -0800
...Electric Water Pump Water definitely erodes piping systems and other parts it moves through. Water jets can be used to cut steel and concrete...
Re: SOS: Waterpump Questions: Help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 May 1999 21:26:56 -0400
A noisy water pump should always be replaced. When the bearings fail, the impeller will damage the engine case. This area will either have...
Head (gasket) question
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:09:48 -0700
...On the left head, next to the water pump, there is a short piece of rubber coolant hose (probably 1 1/2 - 2 inches...
Re: Pumped Water Leak to City Water Hook-Up?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:24:59 -0400
Steve Williams wrote: > When I turn on the faucet, the water pump starts up and water > flows. But I notice that a small dribble...
Water Pump (Sink) & Seam
Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 17:28:24 -0400
All of this talk about water pumps reminded me that the one for my sink is playing up. I never used it but being...
Re: water pump
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:37:47 -0700
...Just covering all the bases. > > It seems like the water pump is not pumping the water up to the > radiator, Have you checked the...
Re: Newb Gets Hosed -- Coolant Pipes Retrofit
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:20:17 -0700
Curiosity question – is there some magic in the original water pumps? Replacing mine now just cuz while replacing all the hoses, but it still...
Re: water pump for 84 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:02:14 -0700
On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 10:31 PM, William <grateful@swcp.com> wrote: > I am trying to find a water pump for my...
FS: 2.1 water pump new VW
Historical mailing list - Pierce
Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:42:51 -0500
...VW dealer part, water pump for 2.1 waterboxer was new part has been sitting for at least a year in my basement. Will...
2.1 wbx with AC Water pump woes
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sat, 21 May 2011 14:45:50 -0400
Man, what a bummer to replace a water pump on a wbx with air conditioning! I've admitted defeat for the moment for lack...
Re: help needed in Anchorage, AK
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:32:02 -0700
...The issue becomes getting the two upper bolts > off. > > Option 1 - Remove the injection pump to access the water pump housing. It > is pretty...
Re: searching for potable water pump
Historical mailing list
Sun, 10 Dec 1995 16:46:41 -0800
Euro-American RV Products (formerly Delta Six Industries) has original replacement parts for much of the Westy gear including potable water pumps. They can...
Re: Would you replace your water pump if:
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 12:49:06 -0700
It is a Bus Depot German, from the same make of the original, water pump. I will check the shaft play and make a...
Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:47:38 -0600
Stock diesel Vanagon water pump set up. 1.6 TD. All was fine before. On Thursday, December 10, 2015, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com...