The_Doc Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Hi All, We’re currently in France and due to drive back home tomorrow. Have noticed a whining noise coming from the engine. After taking the fan belt off, when I rotate the water pump by hand it feels notchy. However, there doesn’t appear to be any play. I worry that the bearings have gone, do people agree? If so, how far do you think I could get on a knackered pump? The temperature gauge seems to read normal so I’m not sure whether the bad bearings are drastically effecting the flow at the moment. Thanks in advance, Adam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 The bad bearing will not affect the flow until the pump dies/leaks etc.. How far will it last - who knows. Use the replacement in the boot . with its gasket. If you have no replacement then simply run what you have and see where you get. Good luck. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Where are you in France? I’ve got a spare one here - 100km west of Nantes james Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Doc Posted August 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, james christie said: Where are you in France? I’ve got a spare one here - 100km west of Nantes james Hi James, We’re in Orléans, I take it you’re on the coast? But not it wouldn’t be a quick round trip to Nantes from here. Thanks, Adam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Doc Posted August 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 34 minutes ago, RogerH said: The bad bearing will not affect the flow until the pump dies/leaks etc.. How far will it last - who knows. Use the replacement in the boot . with its gasket. If you have no replacement then simply run what you have and see where you get. Good luck. Roger Thanks, Roger. Space was so limited that I packed a spare fuel pump instead! Worst case, we’ll try to make it home and keep an eye on the temperature gauge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Keep the drive belt as slack as possible. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 You would be home in Blighty before you finished a round trip down here! Just follow Roger’s instructions and Good luck james Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Moss Paris claim to have stock https://www.moss-europe.fr/marque-et-modele/triumph/tr2-4a/refroidissement/pompe-a-eau/water-pump-fan-fittings-tr2-4a-1953-67.html#31 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Doc Posted August 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Moss Paris claim to have stock https://www.moss-europe.fr/marque-et-modele/triumph/tr2-4a/refroidissement/pompe-a-eau/water-pump-fan-fittings-tr2-4a-1953-67.html#31 Thank you! I’ve just put in an order and they said it might be with me tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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