Water Pump for VZ

[richardpalinkas]

also on the thermostat, expect a $900 bill for a mechanic to change, or 4-5 hours to complete yourself

 

[VZ05LUM]

Did the job today changed the water pump with a genuine form Holden, change the drive belt and brought 5 litre of coolant. All done and fine now.

 

[sirjolly18]

On my 04 vz v6 the water pump is the last part to give up. I have dont the radiator, rear thermostat and housing, all rubber hoses, new coolant, new O rings. Now in the winter months the water pump bearing is starting to go. I can hear it and coolant is seeping out. I got the protex brand from supercheap. i have used before on a VS v6 ute. few years on with that car and no worries.
the vz pump from supercheap cost me $86 and one day delivery.

if the thermostat isn't leaking i recommend don't try putting in a 10 degree cooler thermostat in. its a **** job to work on. (very time consuming, hard to reach)

 

[Jack.vz]

how do I change the water pump?

 

[John Smith 068]

Hi All,

Just found that I need to replace the water pump on my VZ 05 V6.
Was wondering if it's worth buying a non-GMH water pumps from Repco, Bursons, or Supercheap.

The prices which I got was.
Holden - $165.00
Repco - $95.00 or $115.00
Bursons - $115.00
Ebay GMB - $65.00

When I'm changing the water pump is their anything else I need to change - pulleys, belts ?

Thanks, Can someone tell me in which country the genuine GM water pump be made in?

Hi I’m doing up a vz wagon all the gmh parts I get are all made in Mexico hope that helps. I also asked my mechanic about the after market ones and he said they’re fine he puts them in his own car. No difference at all he said. John.