If the shaft is not straight, the bearings have failed. The screeching was most likely the sound of the impeller chewing up the engine case and it stopped screeching when there was clearance again. The pump will cost anywhere from $60 on up depending on who supplies it. $100-$130 would be typical shop price. ~3 hours labor for install, epoxy repair to the case. The oil cooler hoses and pipes should be inspected and replaced as needed along with the oil cooler o-ring. I would also replace the short hose between the two pipes under the crank pulley. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Sam P Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 1:36 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Water pump ? Well it is finally my turn. I noticed a steady drip, drip, drip from my engine and crawled under to check it out. The drip definitely comes from the rear of the engine in the vicinity of the water pump. Since I don't do my own repairs what can I expect to pay to have this fixed, assuming of course that it is the water pump. I should add that there was a loud screeching sound for several days when the engine was started but that usually subsided very soon. Also, looking at the water pump from the top through the hatch the gap between the pump pulley as if the fan belt was too tight and pulled the shaft out of alignment. and the pump body is somewhat asymmetrical. Any advice?
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