

| 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
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