Yolandi Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 My britpart (i know i also dont know why i bought it) water pump has failed, iv swapped it out for a bearmach one so hopefully shouls be good for a while now but i was wondering if theres away to dissasseble the pump? As in get the impeller off? Im just curious about seeing how its failed internaly, it looks like the steel insert that holds the bearings/seals etc has worked its way out the front of the cast body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 No there put together to stay together and I highly doubt you'll be able to source bits for inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I stripped and repaired a S1 water pump a few years ago and rebuild kits were available for series vehicles back then. The assembly is press fitted, so in order to take one apart you really need a suitable hydraulic press or be very careful with a hammer and a suitable drift. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 In fairness I think the Bearmach one is built the same way as a BP one but better using quality bearings, seals and metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I tend to take an angle grinder to parts to open them up - perpetually curious of how things work, it generally happens quite often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyWinny Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Nice to know I'm not the only one who does that... (including the last water pump replaced) I agree with vulcan bomber although with heat and a blowtorch you may be able to get it apart. Not sure I'd trust one I'd put back together enough to fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolandi Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 I wasnt planning to put it back together again i was just curious to see the insides, this one has failed pretty badly, it looks from the outside that the metal insert that holds the bearings and seals has slowly drifted out (forward of engine) bringing the impeller closer and closer to the inside of the cast body until it started to grind the casting away with the impeller, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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