I dropped an 8mm spanner into the engine bay last night. To find it I removed the under tray and while looking around got a really stressed feeling. I think my water pump is leaking.
Has anyone changed a water pump on a diesel, how difficult is it and do I need any special tools?
The Haynes manual talks about using a jack to access the water pump bolts. How much movement is required and where do I put the jack?
The leak is at the rear of the engine, drivers side. "In line" with a pulley and a belt but a few inches in towards the engine. I cant tell what colour the liquid is. I did try to take some photos but they were no good.
The Haynes manual does not mention anything about aligning "timing marks" but does talk about removing aux belt. Can I correctly take it that "timing" is not an issue, nothing needs to be aligned
Could it be the thermostat, is this roughly in the same location?
How log does it take to change a water pump..... I'll times that by 3 for my pace
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