Date:         Sun, 1 May 2016 06:58:19 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
Comments: To: Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com>
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The only pulley that has to come off is the coolant pump pulley and it is a
split type or two part pulley. It's a bit of a cantankerous job, but can be
done. The cross over pipe that goes under the 3 groove pulley is made to
slide out and then back in, but man, you have to stand on your left foot,
set your jaw just right, and make sure yor hair is combed to the left to
get it out and back in. But it is doable. Once you have ever done this pump
replacement you''l never forget how.

I did mine in my driveway.

Be sure you have new formed silicone hoses that attach to tthe pump,
because this is one job you don't want to have to repeat anytime soon!

John

John
On May 1, 2016 00:34, "Gabriel Hourtouat" <ghourtouat@gmail.com> wrote:

> I must change my coolant pump.  (Confirmed by inspection with a mirror.)
>
> Bentley isn't too much help.
>
> I looked up some Gerry archives -- I laughed, I cried, we were one.  I have
> a pump from one of our esteemed list members; but no new hoses or plastic
> pipes, etc.
>
> Any tips?
>
> I don't have the special tool to get the 3-groove pulley off (page 19.35).
>
> Dreadfull,
> Gabby
> 1986 Westy 2.1 WBX (2 wheel drive)
>