4610 Water pump leak

[Sheeps]

I notice coolant coming from the bottom of the water pump in my 4610. Is this a big job to change, would I be better replacing it or just replacing the gaskets?
Is there many different pumps for the 4610?

 

[TheTallGuy]

Probably just the gasket, but for the price of the part I would swap a new one in as the bearing is probably worn too & then you have confidence that the problem is sorted & will last. It's not difficult as such - just fiddly/awkward getting at the bolts etc.

 

[Sheeps]

Thanks for that I'll have a good look at it first but I'm trying to decide if I'll tackle it or leave it too Mechanic.

 

[db9go]

Thanks for that I'll have a good look at it first but I'm trying to decide if I'll tackle it or leave it too Mechanic.

If its leaking from the hole in the bottom of the pump then change the pump as the seal has gone not the gasket

 

[joshequi2001]

Thanks for that I'll have a good look at it first but I'm trying to decide if I'll tackle it or leave it too Mechanic.

Not particularly difficult to do, as said above just tricky getting to the bolts. You can get to it without taking the radiator off but may be just as easy removing the rad. 2 bolts under front tombstone for radiator, whip that off then your at the pump. Probably worth checking/changing thermostat while you've got radiator off and access is easy. They only cost about £5. I've got a workshop manual I can send over to you if you want, shows the process step by step.

 

[Sheeps]

Thanks that would be great. I might get a few bales in and tackle it myself then