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Early DG Waterpump difference
Posted: 10 Jul 2017, 08:32
by Bubble Meister
The bearings on my water pump are on there way out. I have the early coolant system. Brickwerks and VW Heritage are both out of stock (Febi and Meyle respectively). Just Kampers have a Febi in stock but on their blurb it states that their pulley may have to be purchased too.
Any ideas of how I would know if I need their pulley? Whats the difference between theirs and other suppliers?
Re: Early DG Waterpump difference
Posted: 10 Jul 2017, 09:06
by Mocki
im pretty sure the pulley from your existing one will fit, there is no difference tween early and late pulleys iirc either
Re: Early DG Waterpump difference
Posted: 10 Jul 2017, 09:39
by bigherb
You should be OK only the very early DG's 1982/83 used a one piece pulley.
Re: Early DG Waterpump difference
Posted: 12 Jul 2017, 17:15
by Bubble Meister
Thanks folks. I'm still confused. If I have the early coolant system does that mean I have to have an early pump or do I only need the early pump if I have a one piece pulley?
My engine is out of a 1984 van.
Re: Early DG Waterpump difference
Posted: 12 Jul 2017, 17:52
by bigherb
You need an early pump, if you have a one piece pulley you will need a new split pulley. Very early vans had a water pump superseded by a later type early water pump. In other words there was two early pumps, only one now available.
Re: Early DG Waterpump difference
Posted: 13 Jul 2017, 08:30
by Bubble Meister
Thanks Big Herb. I thought I was missing something!! I've got all my bits ordered now just need the gasket from the thermostat housing to block: 025121127C. Everyone is out of stock. If I knew the thickness I'd fashion one out of gasket paper / Cork.
Re: Early DG Waterpump difference
Posted: 13 Jul 2017, 09:15
by bigherb
Bubble Meister wrote:Thanks Big Herb. I thought I was missing something!! I've got all my bits ordered now just need the gasket from the thermostat housing to block: 025121127C. Everyone is out of stock. If I knew the thickness I'd fashion one out of gasket paper / Cork.
Custom and commercial list it as in stock.
Re: Early DG Waterpump difference
Posted: 13 Jul 2017, 19:49
by Bubble Meister
I went on Custom and Commercial. The appear to have it in stock until you go to pay. 3 day lead time they reckon...
Re: Early DG Waterpump difference
Posted: 13 Aug 2017, 12:20
by Bubble Meister
Just an update:
In never obtained the gasket so resorted to gasket paper and rtv. The thickness of the gasket wasn't an issue as the small hose accounts for an change. I fitted the pump, completed a test run then booked a holiday to Wassenaar in Holland. 24 hrs later we were there - Mrs BM, x3 min BMs and me. We had a fantastic 8 day holiday, covered just short of a 1000miles and no water leaks.
To confirm, my van is an 85 model, the enigne is from an 84 model and it had the 2 part pulley. Therefore the 'early' pump fitted with no issues.
Thanks for all your help
BM