Waterpump problem?

[nfpgasmask]

I had a pretty bad coolant leak for a while. After I changed my water pump the leak stopped. It not too hard to do, but it is quite involved, will cost you some money, and will take a little time.

http://www.nofuture.com/myvx/how-tos/tb/tbelt.htm

Bart

[haggisgood]

took it to a shop referred through a friend..
Pump (OEM) w/ new timing belt installed = $405 + tax
others around the neighbourhood wanting $700+
..
Also got a free tow from a good friends AAA membership.. so my hats off to him.. prob saved me another $70-100.
Brutal work for myself to do .. esp considering I dont have the proper tools..
Thanks again for your replies.
Haggis

[haggisgood]

disaster......got the vx out of the shop engine light came on within 20secs....took it back ...10 minutes later they showed me the oil cap creamy head gasket?.....i checked the cap b4 it went in...looked ok ...was the smell coming through the vents the gasket burning up or the pump failing ?.... engine ran for 5mins all coolant was still in vehicle .....

[Ldub]

Hmmmmmm...

That doesn't sound one bit good.

Did anyone notice white smoke from the exhaust?

I'm assuming that the top (intake manifold, etc.) stayed intact during the operation?

Take a breath, this could be a LOT worse...we're here to help in any way we can......

[haggisgood]

no white smoke at all.....perhaps they installed the pump incorrectly?...they said they let it idol for 30mins after the fix .. also replaced idler bearings, however when i started it up the idol was a bit rough
thanks

[Riff Raff]

no white smoke at all.....perhaps they installed the pump incorrectly?...they said they let it idol for 30mins after the fix .. also replaced idler bearings, however when i started it up the idol was a bit rough
thanks

Hmmm, sounds like a good auto repair shop to stay the hell away from. I can't believe your friends recommended such a place. Please let us know the name of the shop, so our fellow San Diego VX'ers steer clear.

[haggisgood]

Joe Jrs on Morena Blvd.
Now they said as of yesterdeay that there is NO water in the cylinders.. however the compression on cylinder 2 & 6 is low.
Cylinders would have lower compression if the timing belt was installed incorrectly .. correct?..
After all , when i got it back the first time the idol was off just a little.
Vehicle had no problems w/ power or idle prior to going into the shop.
Im awaiting the verdict today..
Haggis

[Riff Raff]

took it to a shop referred through a friend..

HAGGISGOOD--- You still have one last piece of unfinished business to finish. Go back to your friend who originally referred that repair shop to you and ask him to kindly turn around and bend over grabbing his ankles. Then you quickly place your steel-toed field goal kicker shoe on your right foot. You already know what to do next. Mission accomplished.

[haggisgood]

lol riff raft..
new issue..
upon accelerating from 0.. if i use the gas .. i get a sudden hard shudder.. then goes away... thought it was the tranny.. but christ.. nothing was wrong w/ tranny b4.. therefore.. I think its still something to do w/ incorrect timing or ??
The plugs they repaced w/ ngk platinum... i have heard b4 that double tipped can throw off timing and misfire...
any ideas??
Thanks