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Pennywise · ** Joined: 19 Sep 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Derby

Hi all i have noticed water dripping from the bottom pulley in the engine bay of my 3.1td bighorn. Is this where the water pump sits? Ive checked all hoses ect theyre fine.. any advice greatly appriciated as this is the wifes schoolrun machine. Thanks. Matt

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d12 · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 18:31 Post subject:

Yes water pump is just above the pulley and is likely culprit ,when was it last changed ?
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Pennywise · ** Joined: 19 Sep 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Derby

Er...... never as far as i know. Only had it since last summer! Is this an easy job?

d12 · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 20:51 Post subject:

Yes and no ,, you have to take all the belts off ,t-belt cover drain coolant etc , so if your keepin it you might consider doin t - belt as well , I done mine myself , cost around €250 for parts ,but can be done cheaper with other parts ,check out sticky in engine section to show you how to do it
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Pennywise · ** Joined: 19 Sep 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Derby

Thanks will have a look