General water pump

[skyman6847]

hi may sound daft but is it hard to change the water pump on a punto 1.2 8v year 2000 and wear is it located hope somebody can help thanks

 

[Ziggy122]

If youhave axle stands and a trolley jack - and about 4hrs (easy) it can be done
Cooling system drained, car raised into air - Driver side wheel and arch out *ease of viewing mostly* - Engine supported - Enigne mount removed, Engine belt covers off
- time engine up with timing marks provided - Remove belt - remove water pump - clean pump facings - Refit new pump - refit new belt while your there - Resecure covers and engine mounts - Refill cooling system - bleed very very well

The 8v is a safe engine, so you can cheap out on the cambelt but, personally you might as well swap belt while you are there to start with!

The puntos are a swine sometimes to bleed up - gurgaling on start up means air is still trapped and needs bleeding some more

What makes you think the pump has gone anyway?
has the thermostat also been replaced?

Ziggy

 

[s and b]

i wouldnt recommend it as a job to a first time novice
for starters if sump rotten you will cause more problems for yourself as you need to support this with engine mount off
plus one of the engine mount bolts are a pig to get off as the head of the bolt is a one trick pony if you get it wrong

im all for diy but this one i suggest you leave to a greasy monkey if its your first foray into diy

 

[fingers99]

The 8v is a safe engine, so you can cheap out on the cambelt but, personally you might as well swap belt while you are there to start with!

And the tensioner.

for starters if sump rotten you will cause more problems for yourself as you need to support this with engine mount off

Use a substantial and wide peice of wood to support the sump so you don't bend it/dent it , even if the sump is otherwise OK.

Use quality sealeant -- the FIAT stuff is good.

The jop itself is easy, but access can be a real PITA as said. Haynes a good idea if doing DIY.

 

[skyman6847]

thanks all for your advice but think will leave it to the pros