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• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:24:44 -0400
  ...Electric water pumps are not just used > to reduce engine load. A water pump has a limited range where it is > efficient. Designed to...
• Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:23:41 -0700
  ...with no belts attached to the water pump, crank, and >>>> alternator. This is a stock diesel engine. Seems I have two options, >>>> two sets...
• Re: Is it the water pump... Hear it live...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:30:05 -0400
  ...I am putting a cheater bar up to the mic to listen to engine sounds. Whats everyones concesus on that water pump? http://www...
• Re: What damage to expect when waterpump blows?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:50:37 -0400
  ...water pump don't blow! i have change over 20 water pumps >> last year. pump will tell your they are going away (VERY noisy...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:47:04 -0400
  ...a water pump, the water pump use the engine case as a "regulator", by that i mean that if a worned water pump ate...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 19:44:33 -0800
  ...Oil Pump Replacement. Yes it can. You will need to remove the rear engine carrier and the mounting bracket, the water pump crossover pipe...
• Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 16:25:47 -0500
  Ok, today I finally got the water pump out. UPS is scheduled for Monday delivery of the new one. Not too much swearing. I...
• Re: [Re: # pumping water through stalled engine (was: heatingparked vanagon)]
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:43:09 -0800
  ...pump that is on the part book or micro fiche section of 150-50, it's referred to as a additional water pump thermostat...
• Re: Overheating at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:24:31 -0400
  ...The engine case may be damaged from a past water pump failure which will allow the impeller to wear into the case. This gouge...
• Re: Coolant Leak @ Water Pump Flange
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:18:26 -0500
  ...2.1L the right (looking at engine from the back) >stud/bolt of the 3 (water pump) is always stuck there, seized by coolant...
• Re: Removing water pump pulley
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 11:29:46 -0500
  ...Removing water pump pulley > > I'm in the process of taking the 2.1 engine apart and I'm down to the > water > pump...
• Re: wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 23:18:17 +1200
  ...a subaru engine that >has two timing belts that have to be replaced every 60,000 miles >along with the water pump. Not cheap...
• Re: cooling system failures
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:57:54 +0000
  ...For me, expansion tank, T-fitting, small hoses inside the engine compartment, water pump, and small water pump hoses at 80,000 mi/11...
• Eurovan timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 12:38:00 -0500
  ...8 valve engines: 60,000 miles 16 valve engines: 40,000 miles Water pumps would normally last a bit more, maybe 75,000 miles...
• Strange Sounds From Engine
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL R. PLICKYS
  05 Dec 94 19:10:36 EST
  ...the water pump. Replacement of the pump has cured the noises, for this week at least. Also, there was no hint of engine over...
• Re: H20 pump research clarification
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 May 2000 14:09:37 -0400
  ...water pump info - I should have specified that >it is the water pump (located down-under-between-below engine block) that >circulates water to...
• Re: Imminent water pump failure? Advise and help was appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 21:48:10 -0300
  Hi Volks, Thanks a lot to all who answered my water pump querry. Turns out I made arrangements with our trusty Ken Wilford at...
• Re: Moo is leaking Big Time!
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 21:25:52 -0500
  ...the engine > and coolant was leaking at a radip rate from the right side of the > engine. FIF. > > Could a bum water pump be...
• More stuff for sale. Gas and Diesel. New and used.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:13:24 -0400
  ...basic running (assembled, timed and ready to start) engine kit (Block, > Inj pump, Oil pump, Waterpump etc) and maybe 500 or so for the...
• Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:01:21 -0400
  ...A new water pump that you put on now can be switched to the new engine. If you are paying for the labor (sounds...
• Re: RE: shower in a westy!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 11:55:38 bst
  ...a tank above the hieght of the engine, the water circulates by thermo-syphon so you don't even need a pump. Andy E.
• Re: Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA" (longish)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:13:13 -0600
  ...from the water pump through thermostat and then to the radiator and then through the radiator and then back to the engine. Same as...
• Re: Coincidence?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 06:55:15 -0300
  Stuart, That was my thought - a bad water pump would be of insignificant load on the idle of the engine .... now I need to...
• Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:20:36 -0700
  ...with no belts attached to the water pump, crank, and > alternator. This is a stock diesel engine. Seems I have two options, > two sets...
• testing a water pump...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:22:26 -0500
  ...The previous owner claimed to have had the engine rebuilt, but there's no telling either when that was or whether the water pump...
• Re: Drippy Water Pump...
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 18:07:31 -0500
  ...and that I need a new water pump and that I should > either put a rebuilt engine in the van or sell it "soon...
• What's a fair price for a rebuilt 2.1 wasserboxer with 10,000 miles?
  Historical mailing list - lakersalex
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:05:48 -0700
  ...It is complete with all major accessories like alternator, water pump, AC pump, power steering pump, etc. Engine was running fine when it was...
• Re: Check this part out on ebay..............
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:01:47 -0700
  ...Am I wrong? Here's a link to the page: > > Audi 400 Fox VW Dasher Jetta Rabbit Engine Water Pump Thermostat Housing > Meyle | eBay...
• Interesting coolant leak - well it is for me.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 14:26:07 -0700
  ...I noticed that the coolant had been dripping from what appears to be the bottom of the water pump - however I can't confirm...
• Re: Westy faucet question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 26 May 2009 08:38:09 -0700
  ...Troubleshooting the fresh water pump The key item in what you said is that it worked intermittently but better with the engine running. That...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:50:43 -0500
  ...water pump past the > > pipe > > > there. > > > It was a solid 2 1/2 hours to get the old pump finally off the damn > > > engine...
• Re: Water Pump Damage
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:44:04 -0400
  ...Water pump >was made in Germany. > >http://www.esu.edu/~gstylia/vw/WaterPumpDamage1.jpg > >2) The water pump itself was really held by only...
• Bentley says nada about the water pump ?!
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 14:41:59 -0400
  ...Well it's dripping a good bit from the water pump. AC's going to wait. Checked the Bentley in preparation, I can't...
• Re: Busted water pump and an extra nut
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:45:33 -0700
  ...Busted water pump and an extra nut >I interrupt this HIJACKED thread to share my busted Vanagon water pump > story. > > > > Read about it and...
• Re: tale of two water pumps
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 05:35:18 -0800
  ...diesel engine that I've been working on getting > ready for entry into my '82 diesel vanagon. I have both water pumps removed > and...
• Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:56:18 -0700
  ...this water pump. If you open the hood you can hear it running for quite a while after you turn off the engine. I...
• Re: To use Bars Leaks or not.....
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:57:14 -0700
  ...summer is my water pump. I've suspected it all along but >> wishful >> thinking kept me thinking my newly rebuilt engine was just around...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:26:23 -1000
  ...electric water pump drives to squeeze out the last ounce of horsepower from their engines. So why not electrically drive the water pump and...
• Re: 85 vanagon heater don't heat
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 18:27:02 -0600
  ...heater in the back that makes a little > heat > And only a little heat!!! > It's like the water pump doesn't make the...
• Vodka as anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 14:34:21 -0500
  I was thinking about pouring a little Stoli into the last liter of my drinking water to keep my pump from freezing this winter...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 15:00:34 -0300
  ...the engine??? I still don't understand??? M On 1 Aug 2002 at 14:21, Jay L Snyder wrote: > The water pump will move...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:10:57 -0500
  ...it cool but once the engine is warm, at idle or stop and go driving, the water pump is just getting too much air...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 16:06:11 -0500
  ...Very bad, since Honda water pumps are driven off the timing belt! Modern engines seem to be *more* coolant critical than older ones. Most...
• hot water and shower at last!
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 09:41:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...valve closes, and the pump shuts off. The water stays at exactly 100 degrees as long as the engine is running. It stays warm...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:30:36 -0700
  ...on I4 engine conversion the water pump pulley diameter matters.. too large and flow is not enough. Have not had a problem with too...
• Re: 85 vanagon heater don't heat
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 19:11:45 -0500
  ...The water pump isn't an original pump is there a difference?? But the motor doesn't get to hot how come??? Any ides...
• Re: Friday water pump fun!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:00:52 -1000
  ...Vanagon configuration engines right now .. VW designed so you don't have to touch the timing belt to replace the water pump. You might...
• Re: Head gasket FIX!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 13:00:57 +0200
  ...The Vanagon (sorry, have to say Transporter at this point) with Turbo Diesel engines got this hot water pump from stock. This was standard...
• Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 06:57:30 -0700
  ...Plug Wires, Oil/Water/Fuel Pumps - New CV's - New Exhaust System Current Parts List - Alternator - Fuel Pump - Water Pump - ECU - O2 Sensor - Wires...
• Re: Greetings Again & Overheat Help
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 18:59:07 -0300 (ADT)
  ...even when engine is >definitely hot > >Any guesses as to what's going on here? guesses, sure... maybe a dying water pump, yes no...
• Re: Water pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:56:33 -0500
  ...Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD Water Pump Replacement (1983-1991 Vanagons) From: huff@dg-rtp.dg.com (Jerry Huff) I replaced the water pump...
• Re: help needed in Anchorage, AK
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:48:31 -0700
  ...That engine gave its last in northern Mexico and was > changed in San Diego to a used 1.9NA engine. The water pump their...
• Re: Tips on bringing a stored engine back into service?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 05:06:06 -0400
  ...i would change the timing belt but leave the water pump. the water pump is an easy change on the vehicle if is starts...
• Re: losing power
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:19:44 +0100
  Dennis Loftis wrote: > Fuel pump makes a light buzzing sound when i > have been under car while running engine and if i wiggle pump...
• Re: Now here is a challenge!
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 22:46:54 EDT
  ...Belt squealing might be just belt needing tension or could be water pump getting ready to buy the farm. Try to move the pulley...
• Re: water pump advice / Murphy's law
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 17:09:51 -0300
  ...engine - No noise (the engine can run for a minute or so w/o the belt OK) I then grabbed the water pump pulley...
• Re: Coolant question-Water pump lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 01:04:40 -0400
  The water pump seal if a friction device that requires lubricant to keep it healthy. Usually it is a spring loaded carbon-graphite ring...
• Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:24:01 -0500
  Electric water pumps have lot's of benefits now, however there is also something to be said for keeping things simple. The electric pump...
• fire sprinkler for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 20:52:54 -0700
  ...For the lucky westy owners among us, it wouldn't be so difficult to rig a water sprinkler system in the engine compartment by...
• Re: 85 vanagon heater don't heat
  Historical mailing list - Jesper Johansen
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 19:38:07 -0500
  ...heater in the back that makes a little >> heat >> And only a little heat!!! >> It's like the water pump doesn't make the...