Date:         Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:03:36 -0500
Reply-To:     Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Water pump replacement
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Hi Volks,


I wonder if I should start with an aplogy for posting a question with
Vanagon content on a Friday? (No, I don't think so.)

It's mere days before my parents are due home from their "Escape from
Winter" tour, and last night I heard some nasty noises from the
Sunroof Vanagon's engine compartment. Almost like a rod knock or a
spun bearing, but much less rythmic. I also had a flashing red light
on the dash. A closer look determined that the water pump is toast.

I have ordered a replacement pump; but I haven't read through the
procedure in the Bentley yet. I'll be doing that tonight.

Questions:
Are there any shortcuts or steps I can take to make this easier?? How
many hours labour would typically be charged for this? I might do it
myself, but I don't have a shop and the weather this weekend is not
all that warm.


Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/77/79 Westfakia "Bob The Tomato
www.pottsfamily.ca