Can anyone help to identify this engine part?

[rayinkrabi]

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Water pump.....Dunno what it's off.....

[Don Mega]

Some sort of front engine case with water pump and alternator mount.

 

whats that number that is on it ?

 

[rayinkrabi]

Sorry but I uploaded this before I had finished...My 2001 VW Passat 2.3 v5 is having extensive work done and the mechanic (who speaks v little to 'No' English) can not explain what this is.  

 

He can source the parts for me but at around 5 or 10 times what I see them for on Ebay...hard work though as I am not a Mechanic :-)

 

Thanks in advance for any help yo can give.

 

Cheers, Ray.

[rayinkrabi]

Yep, I believe that is the Water Pump on the top but it's the Bearing below that has me stumped , it's attached to a shaft about 5 inches long so maybe it is what Don Mega suggests?...I'll have another search...thanks (Oh, and I think thats just the  VW 'Part Number')

[Kwasaki]

  On 9/12/2016 at 5:27 AM, rayinkrabi said:

Sorry but I uploaded this before I had finished...My 2001 VW Passat 2.3 v5 is having extensive work done and the mechanic (who speaks v little to 'No' English) can not explain what this is.  

 

He can source the parts for me but at around 5 or 10 times what I see them for on Ebay...hard work though as I am not a Mechanic :-)

 

Thanks in advance for any help yo can give.

 

Cheers, Ray.

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The bearing won't be a problem IMO your task is to source the housing part yourself if the mechanic is talking large amounts, can you not get to speak to a mechanic who speaks English or get someone to translate for you. 

[jay1980]

this UK company I used for a second hand part once  when I had an Audi TT in the UK, they claim:

 

' We can transport anything from a bolt to body shell anywhere in the world.'

 

http://vee-dubs.co.uk/parts-request/

 

might be worth giving them a try

[rayinkrabi]

Thanks all for your input...yea it seems my 'translator' is actually complicating stuff (as usual) but the mechanic does seem to be v capable and knowledgeable so I want to stick with him (apart from the fact my motor is immovable at the mo)..:-)...

 

Thanks to Jay I will certainly also give vee-dubs a try as I'm lucky to have another mate in England who will bring this stuff to me in November 

[Kwasaki]

  On 9/12/2016 at 7:15 AM, rayinkrabi said:

Thanks all for your input...yea it seems my 'translator' is actually complicating stuff (as usual) but the mechanic does seem to be v capable and knowledgeable so I want to stick with him (apart from the fact my motor is immovable at the mo)..:-)...

 

Thanks to Jay I will certainly also give vee-dubs a try as I'm lucky to have another mate in England who will bring this stuff to me in November 

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Good info, l forgot to mention if the casing housing the pump assembly is OK then you only need pump parts so good to go. 

[Lancashirelad]

  On 9/13/2016 at 6:45 AM, Kwasaki said:

 

Good info, l forgot to mention if the casing housing the pump assembly is OK then you only need pump parts so good to go. 

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It looks to be an ally casing. If an attempt is made to press the existing bearing out, there's a high chance it will break. Also the pump impellor will be pressed on to the shaft. I think it really is a case of replacing the whole thing.

 

Thermostat and timing belts (+tensioner & idler) should be replaced at the same time.

[tifino]

 

it could possibly from the front of a Mitsubishi motor, like an Astron or a Sirius 1850/1995/2600cc, vintage 1974 through to 1986.

 

I say this as the bottom bearing end seems similar to that for the 'Silent Shaft', also known as 'Smooth Shaft"

[Kwasaki]

  On 9/19/2016 at 11:35 AM, Lancashirelad said:

 

It looks to be an ally casing. If an attempt is made to press the existing bearing out, there's a high chance it will break. Also the pump impellor will be pressed on to the shaft. I think it really is a case of replacing the whole thing.

 

Thermostat and timing belts (+tensioner & idler) should be replaced at the same time.

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I get what you say,  it's just l would certainly try removing both parts from the casing first before ordering.

The casing is probable the most expensive item so a drop penetrating oil and a gentle warm up may do the trick. 

[Gibbs2]

Just find a shop with a descent press and it will come out easy, Lotus Twin cams had the same setup.

[Lancashirelad]

  On 9/20/2016 at 5:37 AM, Kwasaki said:

 

I get what you say,  it's just l would certainly try removing both parts from the casing first before ordering.

The casing is probable the most expensive item so a drop penetrating oil and a gentle warm up may do the trick. 

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Its worth a try. Hope the OP reports back on the outcome.

[gdgbb]

  On 9/19/2016 at 12:00 PM, tifino said:

 

it could possibly from the front of a Mitsubishi motor, like an Astron or a Sirius 1850/1995/2600cc, vintage 1974 through to 1986.

 

I say this as the bottom bearing end seems similar to that for the 'Silent Shaft', also known as 'Smooth Shaft"

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Much more likely to be from a 2001 VW Passat 2.3 v5.

[Don Mega]

  On 9/20/2016 at 7:52 AM, Gibbs2 said:

Just find a shop with a descent press and it will come out easy, Lotus Twin cams had the same setup.

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I agree, I could do that here without issue. bearing and water pump.