How many more of these 2400 mile round trips do you plan to do with this
engine?  It might be wiser and easier to have it rebuilt, you are pushing
the limit at 249k miles.

Water pump replacement is challenging.  Plan on a couple of days, don't rush
it.  Then there is the system bleeding.....   I love the Libby Bong for
that.

Good luck!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Robert Clemmer
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:32 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Water Pump

I was about to embark on my 4th non-stop 1,200 mile trip to FL this year
when I heard a rattling sound in the back.  Investigation revealed the water
pump about to let loose.  Only time I've ever replaced the water pump was
when the engine was out to reseal the heads.   Now 12 years later I need to
replace it with the engine in the car.  Any words of wisdom before I start
this project.   "Vinny" is a young 91 2.1 with 249.9K on the clock.

Thanks for your advice.

Bob C

Perkasie, PA