Hi Volks,

A big thanks to Dennis, Jeff and Jim for their helpful responses.
Yes, Jim, it is a 1.9.

  I have booked the van in for an appointment with "Nick's Auto
Clinic" in east Toronto after I spoke with Karl there.

I've been dealing with that shop for about 25 years whenever I'm too
busy or in over my head; in this case they're getting the business
mainly because I don't have a warm dry place to do the work myself.
They've given a reasonable estimate that's in line with the list's
advice and I know they can be trusted to do the job right.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/77/79 Westfakia "Bob The Tomato
www.pottsfamily.ca

On 23-Feb-07, at 11:49 AM, Old Volks Home wrote:

> Greg -
>
> If I remember correctly, I believe yours is a 1.9 (you didn't
> mention year or engine), so here's an excellent link dealing with
> the 1.9 pump replacement:
>
> http://volksweb.relitech.com/19wpump.htm
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> oldvolkshome@gmail.com
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
> ***********************************
> On 2/23/07, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:
> Hi Volks,
>
>
> I wonder if I should start with an aplogy for posting a question with
> Vanagon content on a Friday? (No, I don't think so.)
>
> It's mere days before my parents are due home from their "Escape from
> Winter" tour, and last night I heard some nasty noises from the
> Sunroof Vanagon's engine compartment. Almost like a rod knock or a
> spun bearing, but much less rythmic. I also had a flashing red light
> on the dash. A closer look determined that the water pump is toast.
>
> I have ordered a replacement pump; but I haven't read through the
> procedure in the Bentley yet. I'll be doing that tonight.
>
> Questions:
> Are there any shortcuts or steps I can take to make this easier?? How
> many hours labour would typically be charged for this? I might do it
> myself, but I don't have a shop and the weather this weekend is not
> all that warm.
>
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> 1973/74/77/79 Westfakia "Bob The Tomato
> www.pottsfamily.ca