[200q20v] Water Pump??

[Rich Andrews]

I have had water pumps go bad.  Never seize, but leak, and it wasn't the 
o-ring either.

So let me get this straight.  To change the belt or water pump you have 
to take the grille off, the belts off, the cover, the IC, etc.  Why 
would you risk a $1500.00 plus repair bill for NOT changing the water 
pump and idler along with the belt?

rich

Mike Miller wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kneale Brownson" <knotnook at traverse.com>
> 
> 
> : I believe they usually leak before seizing, but if it does seize,  it'll
> : take out the belt.  If you decide to replace the pump, replace the idler
> : too.  I'd even replace the belt while there.
> 
> What leaked on mine was the water pump O ring - Seattle dealer told me the
> pump rarely fails, it's usually a $1.50 O ring.
> 
> Tracy,
> Good to see another Montana 91 200. I'm near Helmville.
> 
> mike miller
> 
> 
> 
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