Water Pump Squeak

[Blrsjer]

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Hi all,

Whilst driving my T25 1.9 DG I recently noticed a continuous squeak coming from the engine. I’ve investigated and had a look at the pulleys. Whilst checking to see if the water pump pulley had any play I gave it a spin and found it to be squeaking when I turned it. I’ve attached a video of it, hopefully it works! Does this mean the water pump is on its way out?

Thanks in advance!

[TONYT25T25]

Sounds as if it is rubbing against something like a pipe, instead of rotating in one direction have you tried to and fro to identify the location where it maybe making contact.

[maxstu]

Deffo worn bearing in my opinion. Get a new waterpump
Pulling & pushing pulley towards and away from pump housing will be the test to do.
Dont let end up like this.... with an overheated engine to boot!

[TONYT25T25]

My water pump failed shortly after buying my van, indications were coolant leaking from the pulley area of the pump, which i may have made worse by overtightening the belt to get rid of a belt slipping noise.

[Michael4]

Any end float?

Actually, bearing in mind what can happen if it fails I'd just get on with replacing it.

[Blrsjer]

Alright chaps, seems like a new water pump is in order. Are they difficult to fit? Bearing in mind I’ve done a fair few bits to the van already so know my way around a spanner!

[TONYT25T25]

Changing the water pump was the first main problem I had to deal with, not sure of your fit as there are different types, any bolts that need to be removed should be given a good soak with plus gas or similar, and leave for a while to penetrate take your time undoing any as if they brake you will have more issues, I had to adapt an allen key to undo mine as room was limited.  Clean out the allen key slots and ensure you get a good solid connection before undoing, suspect you may have a bit of experience in similar areas.

[maxstu]

WHS ^^^
Mr TonyT25 covers most of it. Yet l would take this opportunity to check the metal front to back pipe. It oftens rusts underneath...ie, out of sight. And from inside out too.
Coolant change as well?

[Blrsjer]

Alright, doesn’t sound horrific to do, the pump looks original so I’m assuming the bolts will be tricky to get off!

[maxstu]

Plusgas. Then more Plusgas. Or try a bit of safe localised heat on the pump bolts and two metal pipe allen fasteners.
Ive been using this with excellent results. The flip up nozzle pipe is very handy.