has my water pump failed

[jimbob-mcgrew]

yeah, they make a bit of a racket when done up too tight. too much strain on the waterpump bearings I think.
they don't need much. just a mild hand tightness on the pump I find good.

are the cam belts directional

ive seen some belts with arrows on before, but I doubt it matters which way they go, as the shape of the belt teeth are same both ways.

I normally fit them with the writing facing outward, towards the wing.
ive pulled the cover off a few to find them fitted the other way round tho, and they looked visually fine.

[marc69]

Thanks, at least I have done that right but, will the belt be ok having done 100 miles or so to tight? Will that have caused damage or is that he job finished at last?

[jimbob-mcgrew]

i think it'll be allright. I did 200 or more on a tight belt that was noisy before slackening it off, and didn't have any probs with it afterwards

[marc69]

Thanks, most dramatic cambelt check ever

Now I can relax and start looking at the other issues