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Subject:Re: Water Pump life on a 1.9
From:Mark Dearing
Date:Thu, 3 Jan 2013 11:40:56 -0500

Question I have is are these replacement pumps new or reman? if new what is
 the best brand name?  later  mark d

In a message dated 1/3/2013 9:52:48 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mkriley@FUSE.NET writes:

ken,
check the belts on the waterpumps I will bet you they are  the wrong size,
need9.5.
A nominal 10mm belt will require massive tension  to stop squealing and
results in bad waterpump
bearings and alternator  bearings and mounts. restrictions in the flow will
not increase  waterpump
radial loads but a overtightened  belt sure  will.
mike