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short life water pump :(
In message <Pine.SOL.3.91.971202004749.4371A-100000@expert.cc.purdue.edu> Albert Ng writes:
> After almost 8000 trouble-free miles on my '87 5kcst, bad luck
> finally revisited. The water pump on my audi started dripping coolant two
> days ago. The sad thing is, this water pump was replaced by my mechainc two
> years ago along with the timing belt. Gees, what should I do?
>
> How difficult to replace the water pump on the I5 turbo engine? Is that
> mean I will face anohter timing belt job again? Any source for a RELIABLE
> water pump?
The water pump is a breeze if you're not doing the belt at the same time.
There are no pitfalls to be wary of - it's straight mechanicals.
I would only recommend original Audi pumps. If it seizes, it's "bye, bye,
engine".
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Phil Payne
Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club