TD42 Water Pump & Timing Cover Coolant Leak Cost

[Sofes]

Hey Guys,

So the mechanic confirmed that I have a coolant leak from my water pump, front of timing cover and rear of timing cover on my 1989 TD42.
Now he said its a bloody costly job but never said how much.

I'm not one to tackle it myself so I was wondering how much it would cost to reseal the timing cover both front and rear as well as the water pump? (to get a mechanic to do it)

What are the chances of severe corrosion or anything on it?
Could it potentially make the job cheaper if I removed the engine for the mechanic?

Thanks in advance.

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey Guys,

So the mechanic confirmed that I have a coolant leak from my water pump, front of timing cover and rear of timing cover on my 1989 TD42.
Now he said its a bloody costly job but never said how much.

I'm not one to tackle it myself so I was wondering how much it would cost to reseal the timing cover both front and rear as well as the water pump? (to get a mechanic to do it)

What are the chances of severe corrosion or anything on it?
Could it potentially make the job cheaper if I removed the engine for the mechanic?

Thanks in advance.

Its a pretty basic job mate. Winnie has a thread somewhere where he has taken all that off. Buy a new water pump and tackle it yourself if you have even half skills mate. we will help you with any questions no probs.

[Sofes]

Its a pretty basic job mate. Winnie has a thread somewhere where he has taken all that off. Buy a new water pump and tackle it yourself if you have even half skills mate. we will help you with any questions no probs.

Oh really? Mechanic made it sound like a pain in the ass to do the timing cover!
Thanks heaps MudRunner!!

[Winnie]

If you are considering removing the engine to help then you are surely skilled enough to take it on.
The only issue I had is removing the cone-lock on the crank that holds the harmonic balancer on. It is a real bastard to get to unlock, start soaking it in wd40 now!

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[Sofes]

If you are considering removing the engine to help then you are surely skilled enough to take it on.
The only issue I had is removing the cone-lock on the crank that holds the harmonic balancer on. It is a real bastard to get to unlock, start soaking it in wd40 now!

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Maybe, just maybe I am haha.
Was only going to remove it to either body swap the engine or make it cheaper to do.

Just a look through your thread Winnie, how long did it end up taking you?
I got told you had to remove the IP to get the timing backplate off?

Cheers

[Winnie]

Maybe, just maybe I am haha.
Was only going to remove it to either body swap the engine or make it cheaper to do.

Just a look through your thread Winnie, how long did it end up taking you?
I got told you had to remove the IP to get the timing backplate off?

CheersYou can leave it bolted to the engine which means you do not have to re-time it.
As for time I'm not really sure as I spent an hour here and there on it over a fair time. If you have all the tools and are more prepared than I was you can certainly do it in a weekend.

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