General Water pump change on 1986 panda 4x4

[matthewnum14]

Now then will my new water pump seal probably or is it completely wrong??

 

[matthewnum14]

Here's a better view

 

[portland_bill]

Aftermarket pumps are often slightly different, but this one is very different. If mine, I'd be taking it back and asking for one that looks more right.

The original has the impeller partly shrouded to stop 'cavitation'. This is where the water eddys around in the chamber instead of being pushed around the waterways. Any replacement should have the same or at least a similar shroud.

 

[firstcar-Y10]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361052539457?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Pum...855e3c1&pid=100276&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=140824058599

Certainly not unusual for aftermarket pumps not to have the shroud, mine's like that and no issues.

 

[matthewnum14]

Thanks, my only concern is that it is loose in the block unlike the original ?

 

[Dragon Man]

hmm strange.

also make sure that the pulley is the correct one!





if its wrong you get this



and that engine still ran! the timing was still good!

 

[matthewnum14]

hmm strange.

also make sure that the pulley is the correct one!





if its wrong you get this



and that engine still ran! the timing was still good!

Dragon man, do you think it will be alright without the shroud if the pulleys correct?

 

[Dragon Man]

Yeah I can't see any issue. Just replace it again the next time the belt needs to be changed.

 

[matthewnum14]

Yeah I'm changing the belt hence the pump change! Thanks for your help