water pump change 2sz-fe

[finnpoulsen]

Hi
My water pump makes noises and pink stuff i leaking from the pump, so I guess it's time to change it.
My only concern is the auxillary drivebelt refitting and adjustment (no AC 2sz-fe motor).
I have the Haynes repair manual which states that the lower cover panel under the car has to be removed.
Is that really necessary? Is it possible to do the water pump change and drivebelt refitting entirely working from the top of the car?
It's winter here and I would hate working on the ground ;-)

I found this pump:

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_E_200412_TOYOTA_YARIS_SCP12L-CHMRKW_1601.html

But since it doesn't seem to last long, are there any alternative pumps out there?
Anything else I should be aware of?

BTW, couldn't find any DIY guides anywhere on the net :-(

[kou]

Not sure if its the same or similar to the 1nzfe but if it is here you go. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12727&highlight=rnr+waterpump I am sure you can find a good aftermarket pump mine is made by Nissin in Japan and was $35.

[bronsin]

How many liter is your engine? We have the 1.5 liter only in the States and I do not recognize that engine number.

You could do a "change water pump" searchhere and get some very good information for doing a waterpump on a 1.5 liter engine.

But if you have a 1, 1.3, or the 1.4 diesel it might well be different.

If laying on the ground is necessary I would use a blanket or one of those inflatible sleeping pads.

Good luck and tell us what happens!:smile:

[kou]

After a quick search I see that your water pump is in a different spot on your engine but still seems a pretty easy job.

[finnpoulsen]

it's a 1.3 l french built engine.

[komichal]

Well, resurrecting this thread after seven years... I am going to change the water pump for 2SZ-FE as well. If by any coincidence someone has some useful tip or trick I would appreciate it... Thanks.