Water pump

[billie]

Has anyone else had a problem with new water pumps? I fitted a new one in the spring ready for this summer and its scrap now the bearings are worn and it’s sprayed water over the engine bay and under the bonnet. Is there a dodgy batch. 

[Jonny TR6]

I got my original one rebuilt to better than new by EP Services. Not at all expensive and fit and forget. No need to grease as the bearing is sealed for life.

Had a good chat with Paul there (recommended by Rich !) and he explained how the 4 blade impeller was the right one for the job as it reduces the risk of cavitation and moves the water more efficiently.

Edited July 29, 2022 by Jonny TR6
Name change !

[astontr6]

20 minutes ago, billie said:

Has anyone else had a problem with new water pumps? I fitted a new one in the spring ready for this summer and its scrap now the bearings are worn and it’s sprayed water over the engine bay and under the bonnet. Is there a dodgy batch. 

If you have still got your original one, I would have that rebuilt here in the UK. In my experience the new Repro ones are suspect as they have been for years! There are companies in the Midlands that rebuild water pumps. Sorry at present I cannot find their details.

Bruce.

[billie]

I have now fitted one off an old engine and if I have problems in the future with that I will get it refurbished. 

[rcreweread]

1 hour ago, astontr6 said:

If you have still got your original one, I would have that rebuilt here in the UK. In my experience the new Repro ones are suspect as they have been for years! There are companies in the Midlands that rebuild water pumps. Sorry at present I cannot find their details.

Bruce.

These are the details for EP Services -  I have always dealt with "Paul":

E P Services

Address:

Unit 1 Central Trading Estate, Cable Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands England, WV2 2RJ

Phone:

01902 452914

Mobile:

07770 747724

Cheers Rich

[astontr6]

4 hours ago, rcreweread said:

These are the details for EP Services -  I have always dealt with "Paul":

E P Services

Address:

Unit 1 Central Trading Estate, Cable Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands England, WV2 2RJ

Phone:

01902 452914

Mobile:

07770 747724

Cheers Rich

Thanks,

Rich.

Bruce. 

[CP26309]

I fitted an after market one two years ago, no problems what so ever!

[Chilp3]

EP Services also rebuilt my TR6 water pump, excellent service and very reasonable considering the work and high standard. 

[matt george]

I have got repro County water pumps on my 2500 saloon and TR6, both supplied by Chris Witor, in 2012 and 2019. Done many thousands of miles without any issues.

Matt

Edited August 3, 2022 by matt george

[TRTOM2498PI]

I obtained a NOS one from an auto jumble in 2009. 80K + miles & still going strong.

[DenisMc]

Before I bought my TR5 in August 2019, the owner agreed to replace the water pump as it was making a strange noise. A modern replacement pump was fitted by a TR specialist in Nottingham. I asked him to keep the original water pump for me, which was a period piece complete with a cast and machined pulley. As a spare I had this reconditioned by EP services and they were a pleasure to deal with. As the bearings are now sealed for life I fitted a blanking plug.

Denis