While the pump is out, check the case for any signs of the impeller damaging
the case. If the case is grooved from the impeller, it can be repaired with
a good epoxy. It is important that the case surface is not grooved. A grove
here will cause the water pump to loose efficiency, especially at low engine
speeds. Thai can cause overheating in hot weather, especially at low/idle
speeds and poor heater performance due to the reduced water flow.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of David Youdal
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 10:40 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Water Pump

I'm a newbie with a '84 1.9L vanagon (Wolfsburg). My water pump decided
to self distruct yesterday. Any special notes for removing and
replacing???

Dave
Atwater, Ca.
84 Vanagon