odd noise

Post by **jed the spread** » 08 Dec 2005, 13:10

i got in the van this morning and a noise like a scaffold tube being tickeled with a spanner is coming from around the water pump area of my 2.1 petrol carravelle.does anyone know if theres a common problem with a bearing or somthing.hope the engine isnt buggerd.
thanks jed

Post by **jed the spread** » 09 Dec 2005, 10:47

UPDATE
ive just had a look at the van again this morning and started it from cold.sure enough water was dripping from the water pump and i can feel the tapping/slight grinding on the housing.come to think of it ive always had to top it up on long trips and i put this down to it being hot.
so how much do you think im looking at for a new one fitted?

jed

Post by **kevtherev** » 09 Dec 2005, 16:30

Oh dear, yep it's a terminal pump I reckon.
me oppo over the road had steam a'comin out the nearside vent at the end, he was toppin' it up for a few months aswell
If I remember right he was charged £60 inc pump to fit .
The old pump was a pig to shift apparently.

Post by **jed the spread** » 09 Dec 2005, 17:35

thanks kev down the garage it goes and £60 is no problem when i first thought new engine.new pump one less thing to worry about right.
jed

Post by **kevtherev** » 10 Dec 2005, 18:26

AmI right in saying you've had a recon recently?

funnily enough and not remotely related his engine busted a coupla studs (impressive clouds of steam!) 3 days after fitting said pump!!
I say funny but spose it's not really... I just fell to bits loffing , while he flapped around.... looking for the fire extinguisher