Advice needed, changing my water pump

[Colin L]

I need any advice on changing the Water Pump on my Chim 400. She's done 108,000 miles so with the bearing starting to make some noise its time to change it before she breaks. I have checked it and it is the water pump bearing, every thing else is fine.
Is it easy to do ? What should I look out for ? or should I just drop her into get it done by the professional's ?
Remember these pumps ain't cheap, over £190 from R Rover or over the £200 from TVR. TMS are getting me one for £161 plus vat so a small saving. Or does anyone do them cheaper ? She's a Serp engine '96 400.
Thanks in advance,
Colin L

[shpub]

I would get if from TVR - there are many variations and the chances are you will end up with one that doesn't fit. Common culprit is the length of the output spindle causing a pulley misalignment. Don't forget the gaskets either.

Not difficult but longwinded.

[Colin L]

Thanks Steve, the one from TMS will be the right one. But it would be nice if we could all find some parts that cost a lot less, but last just as long. Another thing for the wish list.
Besides being careful with tighting the bolts back on, is there anything else I should watch out for ?

[mongoose]

colin,try RIMMER BROS(lincoln) on 01522568000-sorry i havent got web address.they sell all variations of the v8 waterpump and will be able to identify yours,theyre a long established large well known company,great free catalogue and theyre service is excellant-used them many times.

[RCA]

Have a look at this, I changed mine last year, Its a fairly easy job. Got my water pump from rpiv8, cost about £90, It is just a range rover part!!!
cheers
Rich

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=19965&f=8&h=0&hw=engine+whine

>> Edited by RCA on Sunday 20th April 11:03

[Colin L]

That price is better, and it is a genuine Rover parts on the Rimmer site that I can see. Will give them a call on Wednesday to see if they can supply.
Thanks for the help will let you all know what happens.
Its a pity Moss have not done their parts cat, would be interesting to see what they have to offer ?
Colin L

[markh]

Colin you could call them tuesday, it's not a bank holiday on the mainland!

Mark

[Colin L]

Will do Mark, thanks for the tip.
Sorry about your car. I will miss seeing her on the road, it always made me look twice, even when I was in my car, I had to check that some one had not gone off in mine, they just looked like twins.
Colin L

[jigs]

Well they don't look like twins now, do they Mark? - unless they're recently separated Siamese twins. Sorry sick joke!
Colin - get that water pump in double quick so you can join Patrick's magical mystery tour on Saturday and bring Mark with you so he doesn't lose the TVR addiction.

Jigs

[Colin L]

Water Pump came today, cost £114 including vat & postage, got it from RPIV8. Take the old pump of in the morning, fit the new one Friday morning.

I also found that the Power Steering fluid pipes where leaking, so I have to change them as well. What a pig of job that this.

But it will be worth it in the end. Roll on Saturday afternoon and the lovely sound of a V8 starting up.
PS: No run on Sat, Patricks on Holiday!!!

[Colin L]

Got the pump fitted today, cost £40 to fit by the TVR service agent. Now is that good value or what. Total cost of the pump & fitting £154.
Boy am I happy, the car sounds good, looks good and goes great,
Roll on the Weekend
Colin L