Removal of coolant circulation pump on VP 2003: any tips, please?

[Frankklose]

Doesn't work since 2 different types of seals are used. On the port side of the cylinder head the other type is used. (Used the wrong type took me some time...learning by experience).
In a car when the timing belt is changed, the water pump will be changed at the same time.
The sales price of VP 1000 pounds for the pump is ridiculous. Even the spare kit is overpriced.

 

[NealB]

My circulation pump was repariert this morning. I gave to the mechanic at 1700 and it was fixed in the morning. It was for him the second Vp200x pump on a single day....must be a common problem. He charged me 230 zloty which is about 45 pounds sterling. He is just outside the marina 300m. That is one thing which is nice here in Poland, 2 sailmaker, paint supply shops 2X, plus two chandler's pls Vp and Honda, Yanmar and a few other all on the same street within 500m
The attitude of the guys is very, good If the sail maker says he comes tomorrow at 11 he will be mostlikley a half hour early...wish they would have this attitude in Germany. I have not even once been ripped off in Poland.
The parts came from p4e in England. The Rubber sealing was worn out the bearing was still OK. The pump did not leak , but was shortly before it would start to leak. It hat some movement, it was possible to wiggle the shaft and felt like that the bearing was totally worn out....have been lucky to spot it early.

Thanks ..... I'm hoping to get mine back on Monday.

 

[Frankklose]

Port is correct right hand pipe. Always trouble with the VP pipes and use new seals.