>Hi again listees, >Anyone that has replaced/ had replaced the water pump on Vanagons >(85GL)...could you please tell me about how long the shop time should be for >the job? >Anyone had it done lately? Cost? >Thanks >Leo >Meaford ON Hi Judith and Leo, Was the problem you had earlier a leak at your water pump? I had the problem on my 85 kombi a couple of winters ago. Of course, it finally left me stranded on a 30 below night about 11pm. A police car picked me up and I met some friends that gave me a ride home. Any way, I looked all over for a water pump, every place shipped the wrong one (The diesel engine style I think) Turned out the dealer was cheaper (surprise!) and of course it was the proper one. It cost about $80 (CDN) and change and came with the proper o-ring. The shop time quoted by the dealer was 4 hours. I changed it myself and replaced the thermostat in 4 and a half. It was the first time I ever did it and I "learned" my way through it without a manual. My van, however does not have air conditioning, or power steering. These things get in the way a quite a bit (i am finding out on my 86 syncroGL). Hope you find a deal on getting it changed. Gary Thaxter 74 transporter panel 78 westy 85 kombi 86 syncroGL |
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