Im putting motor back together after blowing head gasket at rear between cyjinders 3&4.
I have not had the pump off before so I am going to pull it for inspection although the car has never overheated or indicated over temp on gauge.
I think the pump is an original.It has a grease fitting,three studs,and the original type pulley which was removed and fit with Moss thin belt pulley that fit just right.
I want to order a replacement spare.The price difference between 4 or 5 vane is not much.
Most important is original size shaft and key so the thin belt pulley installs correctly.Improved head cooling would be a plus.
ALso,I am thinking that leaving the heater valve open would improve circulation in the rear of the head .I realize this loop bypass the radiator but Im not concerned as I have the heater on lots of time in the summer but this year had it turned off.
Any thought or recommendations appreciated.
Tom
I have not had the pump off before so I am going to pull it for inspection although the car has never overheated or indicated over temp on gauge.
I think the pump is an original.It has a grease fitting,three studs,and the original type pulley which was removed and fit with Moss thin belt pulley that fit just right.
I want to order a replacement spare.The price difference between 4 or 5 vane is not much.
Most important is original size shaft and key so the thin belt pulley installs correctly.Improved head cooling would be a plus.
ALso,I am thinking that leaving the heater valve open would improve circulation in the rear of the head .I realize this loop bypass the radiator but Im not concerned as I have the heater on lots of time in the summer but this year had it turned off.
Any thought or recommendations appreciated.
Tom