W210 e320 cdi water pump replacement

[Tinytots]

Hi all,

This for anyone who has a leaky or dodgy water pump

I was trying to get someone to replace my water pump, but I wanted someone who could fit it in this century and I didn't have to remortgage the house to pay them

I eventually got fed up with mechanics sucking air through their teeth and scratching their heads:fail

So I decided to do it myself(I've never changed a water pump in my life). I got an e-manual for a tenner. I started stripping the car at 2pm on Saturday (18/01), and had the old pump on the bench by 4.30pm.

I decided to call it a day and returned today (19th) at 2pm and returned home at 6pm with my car and no leaks:bannana:

I tell all here that if you take your time and do your research you can do this too. I saved a small fortune, but I enjoyed doing it more than actually saving the money

I know it took 6 1/2 hours to do in total, which is probably twice the time an MB mechanic would take, but the satisfaction I got was worth it. I can't wait for the head scratching mechanic to get back to me to give me his estimate and I tell him it's done(by me).

Good luck all.

 

[kth286]

That's my thinking too.

Changed the water pump on my 6 cylinder engine several years ago, been perfect ever since.

Book time on mine was 6 hours and I did it over a relaxed weekend.

Agree that advance research and collection of any specialist tools and parts is the key to success.

Feeling of satisfaction afterwards, akin to winning the lotto I would
imagine.

 

[tjamesbo]

Tinytots how did you do the Water Pump ?

Tinytots I need to do mine what E-manual did you use ? where from
What Tools did you need ?
Access is very tight how did you remove the Fan ?
Thanks Boyd

 

[joolz250]

That's my thinking too.

Changed the water pump on my 6 cylinder engine several years ago, been perfect ever since.

Book time on mine was 6 hours and I did it over a relaxed weekend.

Agree that advance research and collection of any specialist tools and parts is the key to success.

Feeling of satisfaction afterwards, akin to winning the lotto I would
imagine.

Couldnt agree more. I had recent similar experience with the plastic fuel lines on my w210 320cdi. Although not so many 'relaxed weekends' in my house with 3 young kids - more a case of late nights after work ! Lots of research, the right tools & patience. Save money and have satisfaction and piece of mind.

 

[joolz250]

That's my thinking too.

Changed the water pump on my 6 cylinder engine several years ago, been perfect ever since.

Book time on mine was 6 hours and I did it over a relaxed weekend.

Agree that advance research and collection of any specialist tools and parts is the key to success.

Feeling of satisfaction afterwards, akin to winning the lotto I would
imagine.

Couldnt agree more. I had recent similar experience with the plastic fuel lines on my w210 320cdi. Although not so many 'relaxed weekends' in my house with 3 young kids - more a case of late nights after work ! Lots of research, the right tools & patience. Save money and have satisfaction and piece of mind.

 

[optimusprime]

Tinytots I need to do mine what E-manual did you use ? where from
What Tools did you need ?
Access is very tight how did you remove the Fan ?
Thanks Boyd

tja you google it you will come up with lots of information .I did it is the best thing going .If you want to know anything that is .Also put it in to youtube lots of info on there.