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Title: Water pump
Post by: blackviper90210 on 06 September 2011, 15:54:18
I'm needing to get a waterpump for my mig and wanted to know if there are any manufacturers to avoid?
My local BMF have offered me a "frontline" waterpump for £30 inc VAT

Vauxhallpartswarehouse, where I got my cambelt kit from are doing a waterpump for the same price plus postage.

Anyone know if these are any good?

TIA  :y
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: shaunyben on 06 September 2011, 16:05:16
i had a new cambelt fitted (2.0ltr 16v gls auto.4000miles ago) the garage that replaced it also put a new water pump on at no extra charge,but i did buy the car from them,wont hurt to ask how much the job lot will cost.i had no warranty with my car but the after sales service i can recommend! £90.00 all in.(cannock chase auto sales)
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: blackviper90210 on 06 September 2011, 16:25:54
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i had a new cambelt fitted (2.0ltr 16v gls auto.4000miles ago) the garage that replaced it also put a new water pump on at no extra charge,but i did buy the car from them,wont hurt to ask how much the job lot will cost.i had no warranty with my car but the after sales service i can recommend! £90.00 all in.(cannock chase auto sales)
Cheers for that mate, but I've already got the cambelt kit and a fellow OOFer is fitting it all for me. I forgot it's best to change the pump at the same time  ::)
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: v6man54deg              Geffd on 06 September 2011, 17:21:15
There are three types out there for the V6

One is based on the original design and has plastic impellers (leave well alone) as the impellers break off.
the 2nd type has a cast impeller works ok but the bolts for the water pump pulley are too long and hit the housing - so shorter bolts are required.

3rd type proper vauxhall one (made by quinten hazel) this type was the later vauxhall design used on all v6 models it has pressed steel impeller  - problem is vauxhall put the prices up overnight on this part so expect to pay around £50   - i have one for sale new £35 boxed with seal pm me if you are interested - or ask your supplier which impeller it has
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: blackviper90210 on 06 September 2011, 17:44:46
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There are three types out there for the V6

One is based on the original design and has plastic impellers (leave well alone) as the impellers break off.
the 2nd type has a cast impeller works ok but the bolts for the water pump pulley are too long and hit the housing - so shorter bolts are required.

3rd type proper vauxhall one (made by quinten hazel) this type was the later vauxhall design used on all v6 models it has pressed steel impeller  - problem is vauxhall put the prices up overnight on this part so expect to pay around £50   - i have one for sale new £35 boxed with seal pm me if you are interested - or ask your supplier which impeller it has

PM Sent  :y
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 06 September 2011, 17:49:25
Vauxhall Water Pumps are more expensive than £50... But you are right they doubled in price a couple of years ago  :o
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: blackviper90210 on 06 September 2011, 17:51:15
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Vauxhall Water Pumps are more expensive than £50... But you are right they doubled in price a couple of years ago  :o
Damn right, was quoted £64 +vat  >:(
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: v6man54deg              Geffd on 06 September 2011, 18:01:09
pump now sold - i was including my VM discount when i said around £50  :)
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: blackviper90210 on 06 September 2011, 18:02:10
Teach me for not being quicker!  :(
Title: Re: Water pump
Post by: v6man54deg              Geffd on 06 September 2011, 18:02:51
sorry mate i thought it was you - then got you pm lol