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BigAl P4
Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:51 am Post subject: Water pump life expectancy |
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I'm about to do my head, finally, as the weather is getting better and was thinking about doing the water pump. Now you’re all probably going to shout "yer do it!!" but I was wondering what the mmtf of a water pump is and will mine last another cam belt change interval or should I change it? Now you’re all probably saying "it varies, I’ve heard stories of someone never having to change theirs and the complete opposite"
Soooo, lets hear you all.. _________________ x2 33 16v
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Ben_nz Gold Cloverleaf
Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Posts: 575 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:18 am Post subject: |
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Don't know how old my one was when it failed. Older than three years.
I do know the pump is pretty cheap but the removal can be very difficult. I had one garage smash the water pump up with a chisel to get it out. _________________ "Now, all that is left to do ... is wait that something else brokens, to fix up again!" |
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paulhide P4
Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 1607 Location: Oh Beautiful Billingham
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Well the pump is going on my girlfriend's series 2 (nice rumbling sound), so I'm going to have to do it over the next couple of weeks. You're welcome to come over and see what fun it is, Alan, if you want
Anyone know what sealant I should use, instant gasket _________________ Owner's Club 33 Registrar. Now from P4 & S2 1.7 QV
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Eddie_W Alfasud
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 74 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:47 am Post subject: |
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Depends on what miles are on the clock. If you're doing heads and presumably belts then think seriously about the pump. Here in NZ a standard pump is around $47 and a performance one about $67. At about 40P to our dollar you can do the math, but it's not a lot if you want no worries.
Regards Eddie _________________ The pop star formerly known as Eddie W |
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BigAl P4
Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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I've done a few in my life, all on 8v, 1 was easy the other not so. I had to smash it out, so not worried about the extraction/replacement process. Thanks Paul I’d love to, even if it’s just to give support, help or watch but I remember you saying before to coax it out gently by tapping on a wooden block, slowly but surely.
I’ve had this car coming up for 2 years now, I guess I should ask the previous owner if and when the pump was changed _________________ x2 33 16v
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Serpent33 Alfa Sprint
Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 210 Location: Singapore
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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They're all right. Jamming is common. Mine leaked last month. Lasted less than 2 belt change. _________________ Each time I speed I say, "Dear lord, make me fast and accurate..." |
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BigAl P4
Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Serpent33
2 belt changes, anyone got any more stats like this from experience or from fellow 33 owners?
I only owned 1 33 which kept the original engine its entire life and I can’t remember when it failed and when the pump was last done. The others had several engine changes so I didn’t know the history. _________________ x2 33 16v
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Serpent33 Alfa Sprint
Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 210 Location: Singapore
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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In my country two types of pump available. The magneti marrelli one is double the price. I'm pretty sure this one easily outlast 2 belt change. As mentioned, even if last for 3, there's risk of jamming. _________________ Each time I speed I say, "Dear lord, make me fast and accurate..." |
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gritsop Green Cloverleaf
Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 766 Location: Ekali, Athens - Greece
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Hi all,
Mine lasted 13 years but i had it replaced as I was doing the belts in the same time. There were no traces of leak but I thought that 13 years are very many so I replaced it without much thought. The new one is a Marelli pump costing around 40 € in early 2004.
Quality coolant is the key factor in pump life. In case you use "colored" water then rust develops and will surely ruin the seals of the shaft. Good quality coolant with rust inhibitors surely give life to the pump.
In the 147 the pump gave up the ghost within 4 years The impeller is plastic and the metal shaft separated from the impeller resulting in overheat. Luckily no damage was done to the gasket.
Regards _________________ Thanassis Gritsopoulos
1991 Alfa 33 1.4 IE
2001 Alfa 147 1.6 Distinctive
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BigAl P4
Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey
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RFlower Alfa 33
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 432 Location: S of France
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Long time since I had to change either of mine (33 and Sprint).
I'm hoping the good cleaning of the bore and the coating of grease I put on it will make the next removal easier. _________________ Dick Flower, Nr. Carcassonne. '94 Trofeo 1.4 ie (F), '93 Imola 1.3/1.4 ie (now for breaking) (F), '91 1.7 ie (GB)(spare car), '86 Sprint 1.5 QV (F). '87 VW Syncro camper (F), '73 NSU Ro80 (F), '99 Fiat Seicento (F) |
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Scott Sander Alfa 33
Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 419 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:55 am Post subject: |
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Only had one pump fail on the 33's that I have had. But when I have done a engine rebuild or recently a clutch (bearing and pressure plate failure) and belts/tensioners change, I put a new pump in anyway. In the last instance the engine/gearbox was out and the belts/tensioners were due, so it was only really the cost of the pump. Hopefully that has saved the hassle of doing it for a long time. _________________ Scott Sander
'91 Alfa 33 Boxer 16V Monza - Awesome
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johnboy 16 Valve
Joined: 26 Jun 2003 Posts: 1061 Location: margate U.K
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Hi AL
if i was you, do it,as your car's in bits and the belts are off.if it goes you've got to take them off again
john _________________ WODA WE NEED? MORE POWER!!
Alfa gt jtdm blackline
1990 S2 16v veloce sleeping!
2002 ts gtv the wifes now
1997 seadoo gsx 800
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BigAl P4
Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Tell me about it . I spoke to mat, the previous owner, he didn’t get it done, but he didn’t have it that long, I’ve not looked through the receipts yet, but I may as well _________________ x2 33 16v
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