Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing Waterpump woes

Luddite, good vid, and your later Porsche description something I hope to avoid! I have it all back together, with a narrower new belt, on minimal tension. Thank you Richard, I have a (novice) track day booked for Thursday( BP to myself, pre booked a while ago, and non-refundable!!), so have decided, after consultation and much air sucking through teeth in the company of Mr Foxen, to risk it and delay workshop until next week. A shot of radweld (ughh) and a gallon of water for peace of mind, not to mention a wing and a prayer, will hopefully see me through the day- new (second-hand) radiator is holding water, and the fan is working as expected, so hope to avert any serious disasters!!

Great stuff Treesurveyor, wishing you a great day on track with lots of fun you sound well prepared.

Well, happy to report that everything held together last week, to trackday and back. (Learnt a bit about boiling brake fluid!) So much so that I was reluctant to hand the car in for repairs - coolant system tight, no leaks from water pump and no squeals from belt or bearing- typical! Had word back today that two of the long pump bolts were solid and sheared, along with four of the shorter ones in the front cover, so I'm glad I wasn't attempting it at home. Fingers crossed it'll all be back together tomorrow, with replacement stainless bolts.