TwelvestringTrev Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Can someone please tell me how many bolts secure the water pump, steering pump and belt tensioner housing on a 300 TDI Discovery? I've replaced the "P" Gasket and water pump but I'm left with a 5" bolt and can't see where it's missing from. Just thought I'd ask to save me taking the whole lot apart again. I could've sworn it was from the bottom bracket of the alternator but it won't go through and I've put a smaller bolt through and it seems right. If not, does anyone know where I'll get a blow up diagram for it? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 hopefully these 2 diagrams might help, I've written the bolt sizes on as shown in the Microcat parts info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Three long bolts through the bottom the holes on the water pump, 2 long bolts behind the power steering pump right at the bottom, 1 long bolt top alternator. Hope this helps Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Perhaps it's one of the 'spare' ones manufacturers seem to put in things. My camera had dozens of spare screws in it - and I'm sure there are a load more as it rattles when you shake it! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam300Tdi90 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Easy to 'lecture' after the fact I suppose, but it really does pay to make a bolt card. For anyone in the future doing a job like this, it doesn't take long, and saves a ridiculous amount of time when reassembling. More importantly, you know you have all the bolts absolutely correct See uncle les' pic from removing a timing case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I did similar out of a piece of 9mm ply for when I do my timing belt changes-being the forgetfull bugger I am it does help me when I need to put it all back together again-especially if the trucks been apart for a few days John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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