Water problem

Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Location: Berwick Victoria

Hi all,
I have found a water leak cussing

. I think it's coming from the water pump. Is the water pump the one at the bottom of the motor (pully)?? If so how much is to much to replace ?

I have a 3lt v6 NJ

Cheers Darryl

Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Location: Brisbane

Dash007 wrote:

Hi all,
I have found a water leak cussing

. I think it's coming from the water pump. Is the water pump the one at the bottom of the motor (pully)?? If so how much is to much to replace ?

I have a 3lt v6 NJ

Cheers Darryl

the water pump is on the front of the motor behind the timing belt covers, if you got water coming from the bottom of the main crank pulley that would be a good guess I've just replaced mine http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic139943.php
cost me a $230 but I got a good deal on the pump this will help too
http://www1.autozone.com/N,312864/initialAction,repairGuide/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c15280054428
its for Montero but its the same thing hope this helps
look at changing your timing belt while your there

Joined: 04 May 2008 Location: melton

How many K has the truck done?

I would consider doing the timing belt and the oil seal at the same tim.

The belt has to come out to replace the pump.

You can buy the pump in front only or complete. The front only option mean's you dont get the rear backing plate ( it depends on where the leak is comming from.) this is a lot cheaper)

Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Location: Berwick Victoria

I'm trying to do it myself,
what a shit of a job, Man to get to the water pump this has to come of and to get to this that has to come of etc etc..................
got to love it
I'm going for genuine pump as it only $182 Very Happy

Cheers Darryl

ps any tips on an easy way in ??

Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Location: Brisbane

I removed the battery tray to give me more room that bloody air con pump is a pain in the arse

Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Location: Berwick Victoria

Yay I did it, its out armsup

Joined: 04 May 2008 Location: melton

Well done,

Did you do the belt etc at the same time?

Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Location: Berwick Victoria

No, T/belt was not done long ago.

I will change the thermostat as I think it's original one.

Let's hope there are no bolts left over when I put it back together Very Happy

Cheers Darryl

ps, thanks for the reply's

Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Location: Brisbane

Dash007 wrote:

Let's hope there are no bolts left over when I put it back together Very Happy

If u dont got bolts left over u aint done it right #Rofl