Another Water Pump Gone.

[andy_w]

Hi guys went out in car this morning and water pump has gone I think. Temp goes up as driving and down when I stop.

What I really want to know is have the Seat parts been improved eg metal not plastic or should I look for a different make of replacement part?

Cheers Andy

 

[vwbassett]

Problem sounds a weird one. As for the pump I think they have improved but they still are plastic. You can get metal ones try GSF although i had head when these let go the problem is even worse although they may last longer. Might be worth going original and changing every 30-40k

 

[truCido]

could be the thermostat? does the car overheat? as if the thermostat was stuck open you would get the temperature moving but it wouldn't overheat and shouldn't go over 90

 

[andy_w]

Well thought it would be pump thermostat would have to be stuck closed, I think its water pump as the more load its under the quicker the temp goes up it left at idle temp takes a while to creep up then fans cut in and cool.

Thanks for thoughts on pump as well I think I will stick to the oem pump

cheers Andy

 

[R@B]

It will be the pump, if it was the thermostat the over heating would be constant. I had this problem last month and it was a pain in the t*ts. Can you drive the car at low revs without the temp going up and then put your foot down and the temp goes up almost instantly?

 

[andy_w]

Yep low revs all good. Temp almost goes up as quick as the revs. Well I will take it to work tomorrow and stick my bike in the back get the parts tomorrow fix it on tuesday. I am lucky enough to work at a big Ford dealership so have about 25 mechanics to help me out.

Thanks for all your help guys.

 

[truCido]

buy a metal propelled pump from GSF or eurocarparts