RE: Water circulation pump?

["Avi Meron" <avi@cosmoslink.net>]

The previous owner bypassed it because it did not work (more than likely),
those pumps brake often and are a pretty pathetic piece of engineering. You
can live without it but it is not the best way, idling down your engine will
help.
A new pump will cost you between $120-150 not too cheap. If you want a
substitute (which is much more robust) email me and I'll tell you how to get
it.
Avi

-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net [mailto:owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net]
On Behalf Of Jack Gagnon
Sent:	Friday, April 02, 1999 4:49 PM
To:	quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject:	Water circulation pump?

I noticed an electric water pump in my 87 5kcstq and a previous owner
bypassed the pump for some reason.  My mechanic said it is to cool the turbo
after the engine is turned off.  Why would it be necessary to bypass it? and
if I let the turbo spool down for a minute or two before shut-down is it
necessary?  I will probably fix it soon, but I need to earn some more money
first.

Thanks

Jack