Yes the link I posted is for an Airtex, OEM Replacement with Brass Impeller.

 

Thanks for the input everyone.
I found the thread Disco Mike had commented on regarding a "heavy duty" water pump with brass impeller from BP Utah and it is the same Airtex model Atlantic British offers.
Atlantic British matched the $139.00 and I should have the part this Friday.

For installation Is there any need to use high temp silicon gasket materials or is the supplied gasket sufficient?

 

Unfortunately the pump defo shot. The hole is a 'tell tale' hole exactly to show a defective leaking water pump.

 

i always back the gasket up with a thin layer of black RTV, but that's just me

 

i just used the supplied gasket. still works great.

 

A small hole? You mean the weep hole? or am I mistaken?


How much was it leaking? The weep hole on all water pumps are supposed to leak a little, in certain conditions. Its to adjust for changes in atmospheric pressure. If its leaking a lot, change it.


EDIT: Didn't see you said there was a puddle.... opps. But yeah, its coming out of the weep hole.

 

He had puddles under his Rover. The WP is toast.

 

Yeah definitely. lol. I have the aftermarket one, its a little bigger.

 

Thanks for the input everyone.
Swapped the old pump for the Airtex from Atlantic British and all is good.
Got a little frustrating trying to knock the fan loose with the 36" fan wrench as the belts kept slipping. I had to slide in a large flat head between the bolts on the water pump pulley to stop it from turning and then knocking the fan wrench - it finally came loose.

 

Very nice, glad it worked out!