glynherron 9 Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Hi Guys, I have from Tim Engel (via Jim Knowles) on the USA forum a guide for reconditioning the waterpump. Mine is starting to weep, and I am going to change it at the same time as the cam belt - like now! The individual parts are available via JAE (in the US), but has anyone in the UK ever sourced the bearing and face seals? The parts from JAE are cheap even when compared with a recon SJ pump. Anyone offer me any advice. Thanks and TTFN Glyn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul C 15 Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 No-one help the man? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WayneB 2 Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Glyn, I rebuilt my water pump with a kit from Dave Bean Engineering in California. I think it was about $140 USD. You will need access to a press to install the bearing etc. No problems since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TimRdLotus 0 Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 I think JAE sells the pump remanufactured for 275 US. The parts are about 140 US and you need access to a press. Nick the seal or have a worn shaft where the seal won't seal properly, then you'll be doing the job again. Not the most fun job job. So why rebuild it yourself? Also, a tip is to replace the bolt behind the timing belt with an allen head so you don't have to remove the timing belt next time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WayneB 2 Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 I enjoyed rebuilding my water pump myself. If you dont try to do anything yourself you will never learn! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest teigan Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 .... Also, a tip is to replace the bolt behind the timing belt with an allen head so you don't have to remove the timing belt next time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> great advice. i'd like to make that upgrade. do you have specs on the suitable replacement bolt? length, thread, duty rating, etc. thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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