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Title: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: philglasgow on 13 January 2010, 10:32:16

Hi Folks

Im looking to change both as radiator was leaking during cold spell and i didnt notice, as temp guage dint show any issues ,ive  now  got squealing from engine etc which im assuming is pump due to no water . Ive looked but cant see any how to's on here ive removed the 2 clips that hold the radiator in but it wont budge more than 5 inches upwards and that s with me helping the old radiator out with a trolley jack and a block of wood.

Is there any how to articles for this as im a tight a*se and dont want to pay anyone  for something i can possibly do myself.

thanks

Phil

Title: Re: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: Seth on 13 January 2010, 10:55:04

Probably the air-con pipes still attached?

Also the electrical connections for fans and thermal switch.

Title: Re: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: philglasgow on 13 January 2010, 11:00:59

they are still connected i was just seeing what was involved, should radiator just lift out without any force??? and am i right that water pump is 3 bolts and will be easier to change with radiator removed?

thanks

Phil

Title: Re: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: Bionic on 13 January 2010, 11:10:44

Best thing you can do is to goi to the Maintenance Guides section and follow the guides that are given there. Its what I do and I have not been given bum info either!
One or two I have added a little improvement to for my own benefit.

GudLuk

Title: Re: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: damage consultant on 13 January 2010, 11:56:39

Mind if its a auto you'le have the autobox oil cooler pipes to remove

Title: Re: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: TheBoy on 13 January 2010, 12:10:04

Think there are 2 screws near top (small self tappers), the 2 clips, and the oil cooler pipes if auto.

A/C pipes can make it tight.


Pump - remove viscous, remove belt, remove pulley over waterpump, then remove pump. Dead easy

Title: Re: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: philglasgow on 13 January 2010, 15:09:48

thanks

I ve read that the viscous can be left off  would you advise this???

thanks again for your time

Phil

Title: Re: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 January 2010, 15:13:14

Water pump is easy to replace with rad in place :y

Title: Re: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: Pitchfork on 13 January 2010, 18:13:51

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Water pump is easy to replace with rad in place :y

In fact a job that's Weasley done :D

Title: Re: 1998 2.5 td auto water pump a rad replace
Post by: Dodger on 13 January 2010, 19:02:05

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Water pump is easy to replace with rad in place :y

In fact a job that's Weasley done :D

Yup Pitchfork, I 'stoataly' agree with you...   ;D