D5 Aux/Cam Belt fix - Page 4

Auto Addict · Jun 14th, 2020, 15:35

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Originally Posted by Clan

which ever comes first ... you must not exceed either criteria ... but the belts are still in great condition when they are changed ( Obviously ! )

Fair enough

Roger that.

smk70 · Jun 26th, 2020, 12:23

My D5 has done 312,000 miles and still has the original water pump. It turns smoothly and has no signs of deterioration.

Clan · Jun 26th, 2020, 14:47

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Originally Posted by smk70

My D5 has done 312,000 miles and still has the original water pump. It turns smoothly and has no signs of deterioration.

That's not impressive it's just normal :-)

Auto Addict · Jun 26th, 2020, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Clan

That's not impressive it's just normal :-)

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Originally Posted by smk70

My D5 has done 312,000 miles and still has the original water pump. It turns smoothly and has no signs of deterioration.

Are all D5s fitted with these incredible & indestructible water pumps ?

smk70 · Jun 27th, 2020, 09:36

The water pumps are reliable,but then most of the rest of the car is as well. There are certain items that must be changed at a fixed interval time/mileage.

My policy with any thing else is" if it aint broke dont fix it". Changing parts for the sake of it seems stupid. A lot of "while you do this you ought to change that" is more a marketing ploy than good engineering practice.
The best maintenance is being vigilant check things regularly and react when something doesn't seem right.
My car never gets a fixed service it has a rolling maintenance plan that goes from one MOT to the next.

Clan · Jun 27th, 2020, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Auto Addict

Are all D5s fitted with these incredible & indestructible water pumps ?

Yes they are, and ALL alloy 4, 5 and 6 cylinder engines since 1990 .

Auto Addict · Jun 27th, 2020, 11:42

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Originally Posted by Clan

Yes they are, and ALL alloy 4, 5 and 6 cylinder engines since 1990 .

Fantastic news (to me)

I wonder which manufacturer is making these indestructible water pumps ?
Can't be the same people who make the VAG water pumps thats's for sure as VAG advises changing them every 60K miles / same time as Cam belt change interval.

Clan · Jun 27th, 2020, 12:08

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Originally Posted by Auto Addict

Fantastic news (to me)

I wonder which manufacturer is making these indestructible water pumps ?
Can't be the same people who make the VAG water pumps thats's for sure as VAG advises changing them every 60K miles / same time as Cam belt change interval.

yes the VW pump on the 5 cylinder VW van engine volvo used from 1997 to 2001 had troublesome water pumps . as do the Ford 1.6 D Violvo use , not so bad on those though they sometime weep rather than fail .

smk70 · Jun 27th, 2020, 13:01

The pumps are made by Aisin a Japanese original equipment supplier.

smk70 · Jun 27th, 2020, 13:03

The VAG pumps suffered from the plastic impellor coming loose on the shaft or breaking up. It was a very bad design and a poor choice of materials.

Jun 26th, 2020, 12:23	#32
smk70 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:46 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lincoln	My D5 has done 312,000 miles and still has the original water pump. It turns smoothly and has no signs of deterioration.

Jun 27th, 2020, 09:36	#35
smk70 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:46 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lincoln	The water pumps are reliable,but then most of the rest of the car is as well. There are certain items that must be changed at a fixed interval time/mileage. My policy with any thing else is" if it aint broke dont fix it". Changing parts for the sake of it seems stupid. A lot of "while you do this you ought to change that" is more a marketing ploy than good engineering practice. The best maintenance is being vigilant check things regularly and react when something doesn't seem right. My car never gets a fixed service it has a rolling maintenance plan that goes from one MOT to the next.

Jun 27th, 2020, 13:01	#39
smk70 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:46 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lincoln	The pumps are made by Aisin a Japanese original equipment supplier.

Jun 27th, 2020, 13:03	#40
smk70 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 16:46 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lincoln	The VAG pumps suffered from the plastic impellor coming loose on the shaft or breaking up. It was a very bad design and a poor choice of materials.

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