The Mad Hat Man said:
hi Guys

With Head Gasket problems being common on the 1.8 "K" series & V6 engines - What are your thoughts on fitting an electric water pump such as ...

http://www.mawsolutions.com/documents/ewp110%20brochure.PDF

Would this help the localised overheating, or do you think it is money wasted?
Do any of you have one fitted and what are your experiences?
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never heard of one being fitted ,but it seems ta make sence,got ta be worth a try. . .
 
mondo said:
Good idea floppy!
go for it mate;)
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Aw Mondo - Ya called me mate. I finks ya likes me.;)
yu really think so - i aint sure now if ya pullin mi wotsit or bein serious.:confused:
 
The Mad Hat Man said:
Aw Mondo - Ya called me mate. I finks ya likes me.;)
yu really think so - i aint sure now if ya pullin mi wotsit or bein serious.:confused:
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Mondo likes everyone . . .till a war starts, and he normally starts it, , ,snigger. . .:p
 
ming said:
Mondo likes everyone . . .till a war starts, and he normally starts it, , ,snigger. . .:p
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Oy!:p

Thanks for the offer floppy, Think i might be sorted,
I'll let yer know if i aint;) cheers
 
clutchdust said:
LR have done this to 2006 1.8's, there's a small pump near the coolant bottle
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Ah! must be good idea?;) then. on the maw web site it says remove thermostat - I can see this being a prob on the V6 (wot isnt:( ) any ideas folks? - i wont :cool: :cool: :cool:
 
If ya wanna be really clever floppy, yer could take out yer thermostat and fit an electrical thermo coupler [thermostat] and set it slightly below the set point of the original [save on the v6 hot spots] but then again what do i know. . .:)
 
ming said:
If ya wanna be really clever floppy, yer could take out yer thermostat and fit an electrical thermo coupler [thermostat] and set it slightly below the set point of the original [save on the v6 hot spots] but then again what do i know. . .:)
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yer Ming - (RS561-460) but, font of all knowledge, how do I remove thermostat on V6 freebie - its all moulded wiv lotsa plastic pipes:( - bloody V6!:p
 
The Mad Hat Man said:
Anyone know if this is a retrofit _ and to the v6?
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i would imagine its controlled by the ecu so therefore the ecu will be different (it would be anyway as yours is a V6), you could always wire it to a switch on the dash or use a turbo timer to switch the pump and the fans on for say 3 mins after switching the engine off
 
If its a retro fit might be woprth considering.
You say they fitted one to the 2006 1.8's Clutch.
Any ideas on costs?
 
its not a retrofit, they've modified the wiring harness and i would imagine the ecu too, it's now standard on all 1.8's
 
ming said:
If ya wanna be really clever floppy, yer could take out yer thermostat and fit an electrical thermo coupler [thermostat] and set it slightly below the set point of the original [save on the v6 hot spots] but then again what do i know. . .:)
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Do you where can I get one of those electrical thermo coupler ming??
 
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