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vt_lover

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i have a noise like bearings on the way out, only when hot. i pulled the belt off and the water pump makes a noise when i turn it but doesn't feel bad, when running there is a grumble i can feel on the tension pulley. i just wanted to know if there is supposed to be any noise at all when turning the water pump by hand or is it supposed to be silent.
 

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I think its suppose to be silent noise means not good :ranting: :ranting:

how many klms has it done and is there any leaks from the water pump
 

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There is no leaks but it has done 210000, original pump. should it need a new one?
 

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There is no leaks but it has done 210000, original pump. should it need a new one?
If it's making a noise, replace it. Places like Repco and Supercheap sell them as well, usually a lot cheaper than Holden.
 

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sounds like it does that pretty high klms for the water pump

the other way to check is to use a screwdriver on the housing with your ear on the end of it and listen for the noise (just be careful of moving parts)

have a look on ebay for the water pumps the go pretty cheap
 

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Thanks guys :thumbsup: , i did check the noise with a screwdriver and it was silent, but the tensioner pulley was grumbling, but if turned by hand the water pump makes noise:bang: :bang: if they are cheap i might just replace it anyway:thumbsup:
 

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i would do the tensioner pulley first then see what happens
 

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It could just be the bearings in the tensioner pulley.
 
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