If the shaft is not straight, the bearings have failed. The screeching
was most likely the sound of the impeller chewing up the engine case and
it stopped screeching when there was clearance again. The pump will cost
anywhere from $60 on up depending on who supplies it. $100-$130 would be
typical shop price. ~3 hours labor for install, epoxy repair to the
case. The oil cooler hoses and pipes should be inspected and replaced as
needed along with the oil cooler o-ring.  I would also replace the short
hose between the two pipes under the crank pulley.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Sam P
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 1:36 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Water pump ?

Well it is finally my turn. I noticed a steady drip, drip, drip from my
engine and crawled under to check it out. The drip definitely comes from
the rear of the engine in the vicinity of the water pump. Since I don't
do my own repairs what can I expect to pay to have this fixed, assuming
of course that it is the water pump. I should add that there was a loud
screeching sound for several days when the engine was started but that
usually subsided very soon. Also, looking at the water pump from the top
through the hatch the gap between the pump pulley as if the fan belt was
too tight and pulled the shaft out of alignment.  and the pump body is
somewhat asymmetrical. Any advice?

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