Jeffrey Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 Damn Talon.. anyway I was about to change out my rear brakes on the car and as i was getting ready to pull it into my buddy's garage I noticed a puddle of coolant forming on the driver side of the engine under the car. we look and it appears to be coming from where the water pump is and it was pouring outta there like it was its job. just a straight leak no dripping just a steady stream of coolant. Well since i have to replace this now where is a good place to do and, and since I am nearing 120k I am going to do the timing belt to. Anyone know of a trusted place besides a dealership to get this done? I need to get it fixed soon so a quick response would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 Jeff some members on COLS DSM have done it talk to them. I think that the waterpump is driven off the timing belt so might as well replace it while you are in there. I know Dan Weaver does some side jobs maybe talk to him and see about doing it one weekend. smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 jeff, just give me the car and let me take care of the problem(s). seriously though, that sucks. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 yeah that's a bummer man... you can give it to me too Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20G TSi Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 If you're mechanically inclined at all, you should get a manual and give it a shot. Its really a straight forward job, I've got swaps down to less than 2 hours, and I've just done 3 or 4 of them. I'd do it for about 70 bucks if I lived up that way... Expect to pay atleast $300 for parts (if you replace the pullies and tensioner like you're supposed to at 120k), even with the clubDSM discount. Oh, and DONT BUY the water pump from the dealer (but do buy the belts and accessories there), unless you just like spending an extra $40. Your water pump is probably leaking out of the coolant tube. There's a o-ring on the end of the tube that is supposed to seal the water pump to tube connection. Its probably corroded and just broke a hole in the oring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted May 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 its getting taken care of, but I wont get the car back till Monday at the lastest (yeah Ive heard that before ) stupid car! it only had to last another month before it got a nice long vacation but nooooo, SPOS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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