Changing Coras water pump

Post Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:21 pm

51 Plate 1.2 Easytronic Corsa........z12xe engine i think....

Whats involved in changing the water pump, 'er indoor's mentioned that her car is making a "Funny Noise"....Lifted the bonnet, and found water being spun around the engine bay, the bearings have gone.

Post Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:47 pm

I think it's just engine mount, auxillary belt then pump.

I'm sure it's that's easy. Haven't done one for months but I don't remember it being a pain.

Post Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:58 pm

i was hoping the engine mount could stay on !!!

Post Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:50 pm

I think these are the chain drive engines, so it's like TheHeap says, jack the engine up, take the engine mount off and it's right infront of you.

Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:08 am

Yep, chain driven cam engine.
Is it easier to take the pump pully off while its still connected to the engine ?

Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:20 pm

Try and do it with the belt attached. If it starts slipping, find a way to put more tension on the belt and get it off. They're only some male torx bits if IIRC?

Post Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:26 pm

Engine mount and pulley fixings are male Torx...gotta go buy a socket set for them.