CDT Water pump

Best_of_British · 24th May 2020, 20:54

As soon as a a problem is solved, another one seems to present itself. I finally fixed ABS light while in lockdown by replacing a rear hub and front sensor, that was such a pain to get out I had to take the front strut off the car. Driving around smugly with no warning lights for a change, then suddenly a horrible bearing rumbling noise and squeaky aux belt.

It looks like a bit of coolant on belt and the noise appears to be coming from water pump. The rate in which it is getting louder means this is a job that needs sorting soon. I have seen Mike Noc get 300k out of his water pump, this is 140k but being a Y reg it is past its service life.

Question is, is it a water pump, thermostat and new belt job and if so any advice or links on quality parts on a budget. Any tips for tackling the job and a rough guide on time it will take?

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24th May 2020, 20:54	#1
Best_of_British Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer & Arden Green Project Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 932 Thanks: 159 Thanked 200 Times in 155 Posts	CDT Water pump As soon as a a problem is solved, another one seems to present itself. I finally fixed ABS light while in lockdown by replacing a rear hub and front sensor, that was such a pain to get out I had to take the front strut off the car. Driving around smugly with no warning lights for a change, then suddenly a horrible bearing rumbling noise and squeaky aux belt. It looks like a bit of coolant on belt and the noise appears to be coming from water pump. The rate in which it is getting louder means this is a job that needs sorting soon. I have seen Mike Noc get 300k out of his water pump, this is 140k but being a Y reg it is past its service life. Question is, is it a water pump, thermostat and new belt job and if so any advice or links on quality parts on a budget. Any tips for tackling the job and a rough guide on time it will take? Sent from my MI 5C using Tapatalk