Water pump

[Steve T]

Hi all
What is "acceptable play" on a water pump / pulley in your opinions? I seem to have a bit of play on my water pump, small in and out bit more of side to side, no leaks, no loss of water, pumping round, no overheating, alternator / pump belt correct tension (regularly checked) i did notice what i thought may be a drip from it when checking round at the weekend, 40 mile trip with a sense of dred and ready to stop at any small sign of anything, but checked after and no drips.
is it a if in doubt change it?

thanks in advance
Steve

[Mocki]

Is it noisey? If its quiet and behaving I'd stick with it but have a spare in the locker ready!

Infact that what I am doing right now.... I know I have to change mine it's noisey but not leaking and it has no play but its gonna give up soon.... S the new one is riding about with me till I can get the chance to change it over

[Ian Hulley]

There should be no play in the bearing ('gland') It will fail sooner or later but 40 miles should be fine - fingers crossed - keep the AA card handy though

Ian

[Steve T]

Thanks gents,
brickwerks going to get some more money from me by the looks of it, will get one and associated parts asap, not noisy but you have confirmed my gut feeling

cheers

[itchyfeet]

take the belt off and turn the pump, just replaced mine, almost no play and wasn't noisy but when turned with the belt off it was rough and obviously about to go.

Even with a spare you wouldn't really want to change it at the side of the road.

[Ian Hulley]

Thanks gents,
brickwerks going to get some more money from me by the looks of it, will get one and associated parts asap, not noisy but you have confirmed my gut feeling

cheers

The late 1.9/2.1 WBX pump from Brickwerks comes with the O-rings and gaskets in the box ready. (and also both the spigot for a 1.9i/2.1i and the plug for the 1.9 carb variety)

The GSF pump is also fine, it's a VAG part with the logo engraved out ... I can't remember whether that comes with the seals/gaskets though.

Ian

[Mocki]

Yes the GsF one comes with the gaskets , I have a new boxed one sitting in the back of the grey thing as we speak, £31 with discount

[Steve T]

Good tip itchy feet, also good information greatly recieved and taken on board

Thanks