Hi Scott,

Yes, those are the symptoms of a water pump going bad.

I have a detailed writeup on what you are facing at:

http://volksweb.relitech.com/19wpump.htm

Let me know if you have any questions!

TomC
tcarrington@relitech.com
http://www.relitech.com/tomc
http://volksweb.relitech.com
http://checkerweb.relitech.com
85 Vanagon Crew Cab
82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion
81 Checker A-11 (Taxi)
65 Notchback

> -----Original Message-----
> From: s w [SMTP:smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM]
> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 1:51 PM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      leaking,pulley wobbling,noise making water pump
>
> i have a few questions about my water pump, 85,1.9L
> westy...it has started to make quite a racket today
> and i noticed the pulley seems to wobble a bit, sounds
> like the bearings are shot to me...it started leaking
> about a week ago from around this area, but can't
> really see exactly where. just to make sure im in the
> right place, the small pulley to the left of the
> engine(facing forward from back) is the water pump
> pulley correct? and i know i need a new pump, is the
> thermostat also in there somewhere? i figure if im
> going to replace the pump, i may as well replace the
> thermostat as well while im in there, if it is going
> to be easily assesable...any comments appreciated as
> to how hard this is, what to watch out for
> etc...thanks
>
>
> =====
> Scott Wilson
> 85 GL Westfalia
>
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