View Poll Results: Should the water pump be replaced in a 09 XK at 50K miles if there are no problems?
replace the water pump immediately?
7
18.92%
Do not replace the water pump if there is no problem
30
81.08%
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I picked up my new-to-me 2010 XK convertible in Dallas, TX with 47,000+ miles on it and drove it 1,800 miles to Las Vegas, NV a couple of months ago, with no issues along the way. During an inspection after arriving in Las Vegas, I noticed a small leak had started in a heater hose at the back of the engine, and took it to my trusted indie mechanic. There were no issues with the water pump, but he pointed out significant residue building around the thermostat housing gasket, so I had him replace the the thermostat and housing PLUS the water pump and 2 radiator hoses while he had the peripherals out of the way (no sense tearing things apart twice if you can help it). New pump and (redesigned) radiator hoses were only about $100 plus labor, but I now have peace of mind about my upcoming 4,000 mile tour of the western USA next month.
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Good job!
I picked up my new-to-me 2010 XK convertible in Dallas, TX with 47,000+ miles on it and drove it 1,800 miles to Las Vegas, NV a couple of months ago, with no issues along the way. During an inspection after arriving in Las Vegas, I noticed a small leak had started in a heater hose at the back of the engine, and took it to my trusted indie mechanic. There were no issues with the water pump, but he pointed out significant residue building around the thermostat housing gasket, so I had him replace the the thermostat and housing PLUS the water pump and 2 radiator hoses while he had the peripherals out of the way (no sense tearing things apart twice if you can help it). New pump and (redesigned) radiator hoses were only about $100 plus labor, but I now have peace of mind about my upcoming 4,000 mile tour of the western USA next month.
Good for you!!
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From: Minnesotsa/Arizona
Bocatrip,
Yes, that’s the one. It split along the seam, and as that was under the intake manifold, and as the coolant leaked from above the water pump, I thought the water pump had failed. After R&R the water pump twice, and still had the leak, I realized the leak was from elsewhere. I replaced that Y pipe in my mother in laws garage in northern Minnesota with very basic tools. My point is if you are brave enough you can do this yourself. I just removed all the bolts holding the intake manifold down, lifted it as far as the harnesses allowed, and that gave just enough access to the bolts securing the Y pipe.
Good luck.
Yes, that’s the one. It split along the seam, and as that was under the intake manifold, and as the coolant leaked from above the water pump, I thought the water pump had failed. After R&R the water pump twice, and still had the leak, I realized the leak was from elsewhere. I replaced that Y pipe in my mother in laws garage in northern Minnesota with very basic tools. My point is if you are brave enough you can do this yourself. I just removed all the bolts holding the intake manifold down, lifted it as far as the harnesses allowed, and that gave just enough access to the bolts securing the Y pipe.
Good luck.
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From: Florida
Bocatrip,
Yes, that’s the one. It split along the seam, and as that was under the intake manifold, and as the coolant leaked from above the water pump, I thought the water pump had failed. After R&R the water pump twice, and still had the leak, I realized the leak was from elsewhere. I replaced that Y pipe in my mother in laws garage in northern Minnesota with very basic tools. My point is if you are brave enough you can do this yourself. I just removed all the bolts holding the intake manifold down, lifted it as far as the harnesses allowed, and that gave just enough access to the bolts securing the Y pipe.
Good luck.
Yes, that’s the one. It split along the seam, and as that was under the intake manifold, and as the coolant leaked from above the water pump, I thought the water pump had failed. After R&R the water pump twice, and still had the leak, I realized the leak was from elsewhere. I replaced that Y pipe in my mother in laws garage in northern Minnesota with very basic tools. My point is if you are brave enough you can do this yourself. I just removed all the bolts holding the intake manifold down, lifted it as far as the harnesses allowed, and that gave just enough access to the bolts securing the Y pipe.
Good luck.
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From: Minnesotsa/Arizona
Bocatrip,
I did this over 4 years ago, so my memory is not clear anymore. I think it took me 3-4 hours. I did not replace any plastic parts that related to that job other than the Y pipe. My 2011 XK had about 32,000 miles then, so perhaps there was still enough flex in everything to enable me to do the job without breaking anything.
I did this over 4 years ago, so my memory is not clear anymore. I think it took me 3-4 hours. I did not replace any plastic parts that related to that job other than the Y pipe. My 2011 XK had about 32,000 miles then, so perhaps there was still enough flex in everything to enable me to do the job without breaking anything.
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