What happens when the water pump seizes on an I5 ...

[rob hod]

    Quite topical for me as i'm planning a belt change right now ('88 2.0E
Avant) and picked up the parts this very lunchtime. however I've got a
couple of queries;

   - I seem to recall being told that the recommended mileage of these belts
is 70K, is this a safe mileage ? (using genuine part)
   - I'm only changing the belt because having only had the car only a few
months I don't know for sure when the belt was last changed. I got a new
pump to be on the safe side in spite of no current problems but not an
idler - Is this a "must"?
    - I have a very slight oil leak from the crank pulley area. I've bought
a new oil seal in case that is the problem. On other cars I've managed to
replace such seals without special tools. Any opinions on how easy it is on
this car (i.e. how tight is the interference fit and how soft the metal of
the seal) or am i likely to have to remove the oil pump to do the job?

    TIA

    rob
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> From: <isham-research.freeserve.co.uk at pop.pol.net.uk>
> Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2001 13:09:06+0000
> Subject: What happens when the water pump seizes on an I5 ...
> Reply-To: quk at isham-research.freeserve.co.uk
> From: quk at isham-research.freeserve.co.uk
>
> No copyright on this picture - use and distribute as you will to show
> anyone thinking of changing a timing belt what can happen if you don't
> change the water pump:
>
>     http://www.isham-research.freeserve.co.uk/quattro/belt.jpg
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> (96KB)
>
> And if you get a dealer to change it - check the parts listed on the
> invoice for a water pump and idler roller.
>
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>  Phil Payne
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