Sebastian
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| posted on 2/12/07 at 07:55 PM |
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Pinto Waterpump problem.
Hi,
I have a Pinto engine in my car but the waterpump doesn't fit, i have a crossmember in the front of the car and my engine can't go back
anyfurther.
So is there a solution for this like a external waterpump and if so which one is the best to use and where to get from.
Anybody else done this?
Thanks.
Sebastian.
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rayward
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| posted on 2/12/07 at 07:57 PM |
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you can fit an electric water pump,
theyre made by a company called davies craig
link to website
hth
Ray
[Edited on 2/12/07 by rayward]
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caber
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| posted on 2/12/07 at 08:30 PM |
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What ae you building? If it is a 7 then if the water pump won' fit then you are heading for a bunch o other problems! More than likely you need
to push the engine and gearbox back just to balance the car better, if you can't fit the water pump you are also heading for difficulties with
the alternator and fan belt routing. If it is not a 7 then the hacksaw and welder solution to move problematic cross member is still an option wirth
considering!
Caber
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Sebastian
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| posted on 2/12/07 at 09:13 PM |
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We are rebuilding an old Caterham from the 70's and since the engine slots in so nicely with all the other parts and gearboxmountings we would
like to see what the options are for this "problem" since this is the only thing that's bothering us, and the last option will be
the hacksaw and welder.
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caber
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| posted on 2/12/07 at 10:19 PM |
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I haven"t played with a crossflow but I thought the blocks were about the same lengt as a Pinto. The problemay be gearbox the type 9 is longer
than the 4speed and the bell housing may be biger as well.
The pinto is a lot taller than the crossflow and you are very likely to run into problems with bonnet and nose height. Frankly the original 7 is a lot
better looking than a Pinto based car because of this!
Caber
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