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Troopy Water Pump....How Long will it Last once the noises start?

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I have mistaken the noise that is similar to the noise on the youtube video below....it was actually the idler pulley that seized up. Just letting everyone know this so they don't make the same mistake. Instead of a costly tow truck to the dealers and a few hours of them thinking it was the water pump, I could have just taken off the A/C belt, and kept driving.

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My 94 Troopy has just developed what I think is a water pump issue.

I'm guessing the bearing is about to go as it sounds like this: Water pump noise - YouTube

Does anyone know how long you can drive it before it fails completely? I'm overseas and am wondering if I can drive it 500-1000-3000km before getting it repaired?

Any info is appreciated!

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How long is a piece of string ! there is no definative answer, the logical one is the shortest amount to get you to the nearest supply . Try to minimise revving , watch temp guage , and listen for any increase in noise , and cross your fingers, further damage may result with deterioration . Only you can decide the amount of risk you are willing to take. HTSH
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Thought that might be the case! Cheers...only a few hundred Km's to the nearest mechanics.....
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Thought that might be the case! Cheers...only a few hundred Km's to the nearest mechanics.....
let us know if you made it OK
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*****UPDATE****

I have mistaken the noise that is similar to the noise on the youtube video below....it was actually the idler pulley that seized up. Just letting everyone know this so they don't make the same mistake. Instead of a costly tow truck to the dealers and a few hours of them thinking it was the water pump, I could have just taken off the A/C belt, and kept driving.

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