Re: Stumped by a Canadian Tire Teenager behind a counter

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/26/01 7:18:14 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
drew@dyermaker.cs.uoguelph.ca writes:


> The "8 or 9 bolt thing" refers to the number of bolts holding the impeller
> half to the pump half.  The reason for the cheap price is likely that CT
> sells only half of a pump (with a  stamped steel impeller to boot.)  My
> understanding was that housings were either 7 bolt or 8 bolt, but my
> memory could be off.
>
> The number of bolts is VERY relevant when you're only buying an impeller
> half - it's pretty hard to bolt a 7  bolt impeller housing to an 8 bolt
> pump housing.   If you buy a complete pump (like they sell at the dealer!)
> then you only have to worry  about hub size (as stated, non an issue for
> post 81 cars unless someone has swapped in an earlier engine/water pump)
> and outlet diameter for the coolant pipe connection (you can stretch the
> A1 hose to fit the A2 pump outlet, for example.)
>
> Drew (84 Wolfsburg Ed.)


I have never heard that question of 8 or 9 bolts. I used to work at a vw 
parts place too, and it never came up. weird...

Mike
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