Thread: Help please

My old pump was, of course, cast iron - as is the replacement. The seller (Alex - S1 shop) has offered to replace the pump with one with 100% BSF threads - so hats off - but I've got my 6mm bolts and there is no way in hell I'm going to take it off now!

Latest saga for me - I inspected the inside of the fan belt - it was totally shot - almost worn right through - so I have a new one coming.

But getting it off was another mission - cos the cowling on my radiator is not original and there was only 2mm gap between it and the crankcase. Not anymore! Killer came over with some tinsnips! Thanks mate - you're a champ.

Reckon I'm breaking new ground here - 5 days in and I'm still replacing my water pump!

Tonight's effort saw the fan and fan pulley (spacer etc) replaced - used the 6mm 8.8 bolts and there is no play.

Tomorrow I'll do the thermostat housing...I know this is all chicken feed for you blokes but for me I'm doing Brain surgery - car maintenance equalled putting air in the tyres and fuel in the tank before Matilda came along.

It's good to be able to have a go and actually get somewhere - and I thank all those here who have helped me out with answers and tips along the way - thank you all.