S2 belts/ water pump

pauly · **Posted:** Sat May 04, 2019 11:54 am

karozza wrote:

Thanks, will look into these Wh1t3Kn1ght

I once read a fellow forum member(not sure which forum) fitted a Circoli Water Pump on a 968 which was still going strong after 10000 miles. It was well under a £100 from Eurocarparts.

Unfortunately can't find it!

Touching wood here, but my car still has the water pump from when I bought it 10years/20k miles ago. And there's no record in the service history of when it was changed before that. I'll be changing the belts/rollers soon, so I'll check the bearing then. 20k is nothing on most cars, and I share the opinion that the usual tension routine makes the belt too tight when the engine expands, and that wears the pump bearing prematurely.

karozza · **Posted:** Sat May 04, 2019 11:57 am

FraserB wrote:

It worth giving Max at Frazerpart a call anyway. I was really happy with what I got from him.

Belts are all done now and a good 500miles added to the car since. Love driving this car.

I'm in Malta, so sny other way I can get in touch with them online?

FraserB · **Posted:** Sat May 04, 2019 12:10 pm

https://www.frazerpart.com/

could contact him through the website.

Wh1t3Kn1ght · **Posted:** Sat May 04, 2019 12:24 pm

I'll hazard a guess that the ECP / CP4L water pump will be Circoli, don't think there are any other brands other than those already mentioned.

As a side note - I was checking yesterday and noticed that they now have a Lucas rebuilt A/C compressor listed for the 944 at £260! - If it is anything like my Lucas rebuilt alternator then this is a great buy.

Waylander · **Posted:** Sat May 04, 2019 12:35 pm

Yes it was a Circoli, said made in Germany on the casting but nothing other than that

karozza · **Posted:** Sat May 04, 2019 1:39 pm

Waylander wrote:

Yes it was a Circoli, said made in Germany on the casting but nothing other than that

The strange thing, I've found the pump at ECP & CP4LESS(much better price) both state the pump brand as "Aftermarket " Also checked with the chat help.

So not sure if they would send Circoli which is what I want.

karozza · **Posted:** Sat May 04, 2019 1:46 pm

Wh1t3Kn1ght wrote:

I'll hazard a guess that the ECP / CP4L water pump will be Circoli, don't think there are any other brands other than those already mentioned.

As a side note - I was checking yesterday and noticed that they now have a Lucas rebuilt A/C compressor listed for the 944 at £260! - If it is anything like my Lucas rebuilt alternator then this is a great buy.

As mentioned to Waylander, they only confirm the brand for the pump as "Aftermarket "

The price for the Lucas rebuilt compressor is reasonable. Unfortunately, I have not heard positive comments about them.

karozza · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2019 12:38 pm

Has anyone used the "Aftermarket" water pump from Eurocarparts/Carpartsforless?

Chat help cannot tell me where the product is made; I have to call one of their local stores who stock for someone to physically check :?:

Waylander · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2019 2:38 pm

I will see if i can find out,

If you zoom the Picture on euros website it says made in ??????Y and an 09 date code, bet thats a generic picture

Car Parts 4 less £87.00 at the moment, thats only £20 more than I paid 4 years ago

karozza · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2019 2:56 pm

Waylander wrote:

I will see if i can find out,

If you zoom the Picture on euros website it says made in ??????Y and an 09 date code, bet thats a generic picture

Car Parts 4 less £87.00 at the moment, thats only £20 more than I paid 4 years ago

Yes, pic is generic, so cannot rely on that.

With discount today, CP4L is just over £76, which is incredible value. Another £10 to send to me here in Malta. But would like to know it is made in Germany at least.

Really appreciate if you manage.

Waylander · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2019 5:44 pm

I Have asked, but for £70 does it really matter, for £200 i would want it gold plated for heat distribution.

I do know a man here that rebuilds them with a full warranty for £100

karozza · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2019 6:56 pm

Waylander wrote:

I Have asked, but for £70 does it really matter, for £200 i would want it gold plated for heat distribution.

I do know a man here that rebuilds them with a full warranty for £100

Very true. Only I don't want a rubbish pump that might fail prematurely. At least as you bought with made in Germany, there is some peace of mind.

You asked, what did they say?

Waylander · **Posted:** Tue May 07, 2019 7:27 pm

no reply as yet

shep73 · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2019 8:37 am

I've just received one from CP4less and its a Uro pump. Was for a 2.5 8v though.

Looks good, castings are neat, metal impeller and even came with a gasket. They were doing the front seals for pretty cheap as well.

Anyone got a set of belt tools for hire :idea:

?

Brian

karozza · **Posted:** Fri May 10, 2019 8:43 am

shep73 wrote:

I've just received one from CP4less and its a Uro pump. Was for a 2.5 8v though.

Looks good, castings are neat, metal impeller and even came with a gasket. They were doing the front seals for pretty cheap as well.

Anyone got a set of belt tools for hire :idea:

?

Brian

Does it say where it's made; is it branded Aftermarket on the order?

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