how do you replace a water pump in a 1999 vw cabriolet?
Mar 30, 2011 at 11:01 PM
1999 vw cabrio
1999 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
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Replacing the pump is a very involved. I strongly recommend getting a repair manual with step by step directions and pictures to help identify parts.
Jun 30, 2011 at 6:47 PM
I know this is an old post, but in case someone else is reading this...
- Disconnect battery negative
- Release Serpentine Belt tension, and remove belt from alternator
- Remove alternator and set aside with wiring
- Remove a/c compressor mounting bolts and move compressor forward
against radiator
- Remove water pump belt (tension is adjusted via p/s pump)
- Move spring clamps off of water pump (slide to the side on hoses)
- remove small 10mm nut that holds the timing belt cover to the
water pump and also remove pin
- Remove water pump mounting bolts/nuts
- remove water pump from block while at the same time pulling hoses
off of water pump fittings.
Clean all mating surfaces before mounting new pump.
Thomas
- Disconnect battery negative
- Release Serpentine Belt tension, and remove belt from alternator
- Remove alternator and set aside with wiring
- Remove a/c compressor mounting bolts and move compressor forward
against radiator
- Remove water pump belt (tension is adjusted via p/s pump)
- Move spring clamps off of water pump (slide to the side on hoses)
- remove small 10mm nut that holds the timing belt cover to the
water pump and also remove pin
- Remove water pump mounting bolts/nuts
- remove water pump from block while at the same time pulling hoses
off of water pump fittings.
Clean all mating surfaces before mounting new pump.
Thomas
Mar 11, 2012 at 10:57 PM
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