Mods/Admins, please move to FAQ section as I cannot make a new topic there.
So, DIY guide to replace the water pump on a Mk3 VR -
I did do some reading on Vortex as there are a few DIY guides there, but here is mine.
New belt tensioner and water pump from GW along with some fresh coolant:
Motor as it was:
Airbox and intake pipe removed:
The belt tensioner:
Bolt inserted and tightened up to relieve tension on the belt:
3 bolts that must get removed to take the tensioner off:
And off:
Old and new:
Now to get to the water pump:
No way in hell you will get that pump out with it sitting so low, so a simple case of removing the rear engine mount bolt:
And the front one:
Then a block of wood under the sump and used a jack to jack the motor up. Carefully and slowly jack the motor up, keeping an eye on any pipes or wires that might get pulled or squashed.
Voila:
Motor lifted by about 50mm:
Screwdriver in one hole on the pulley to stop it from moving to loosen the 3 bolts that hold it onto the pump:
And:
3 more bolts to remove and the pump can be taken out of the block:
New pump and the old vrot one:
O-ring lightly greased (new O-ring is provided with new pump):
And in it's new home:
New tensioner with bolt to move the arm to make fitting the tensioner easier with the belt (you can see the difference):
And all done:
Now refill the cooling system with fresh coolant, have a beer and congratulate yourself on saving a good few bucks by doing it yourself.
Started at 12:58pm and finished at 2:30pm and that included a half an hour break for some sarmies for lunch.
1 hour job very easily.
DIY: water pump and belt tensioner on M3 VR6
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DIY: water pump and belt tensioner on M3 VR6
Ryan Demoser
1996 Mk3 Golf VR6
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2013 Aprilia RSV4 track toy
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1996 Mk3 Golf VR6
2017 Caddy Maxi Crew Bus 2.0 TDI
2013 Aprilia RSV4 track toy
2021 Aprilia RS660 road bike