short life water pump :(

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <Pine.SOL.3.91.971202004749.4371A-100000@expert.cc.purdue.edu> Albert Ng writes:

> 	After almost 8000 trouble-free miles on my '87 5kcst, bad luck 
> finally revisited. The water pump on my audi started dripping coolant two 
> days ago. The sad thing is, this water pump was replaced by my mechainc two 
> years ago along with the timing belt. Gees, what should I do? 
> 
> How difficult to replace the water pump on the I5 turbo engine? Is that 
> mean I will face anohter timing belt job again? Any source for a RELIABLE 
> water pump?

The water pump is a breeze if you're not doing the belt at the same time.  
There are no pitfalls to be wary of - it's straight mechanicals.

I would only recommend original Audi pumps.  If it seizes, it's "bye, bye, 
engine".

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club