Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 98 3.0 Do I need to replace water pump

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Sun 19 Oct 2008 13:17
98 3.0 Do I need to replace water pump - V6Espace
Hi All

I need some help please with my 1998 V6 Renault Espace.

It recently overheated and was towed back to a garage. The AA man said it's the expansion chamber, which I have replaced and it no longer overheats. It now makes a noise but yesterday a friend poured some water on the belt next to the pump and the noise disappeared for a minute or two.

Therefore is it just the belt that needs adjusting or replacing and not the water pump which I have been quoted £700 to replace. If so, is this a big job to do?

The car doesn't overheat, the heating and air con work and all the hoses get hot at present and seems to be fine apart from the belt noise.

Thanks

Edited by Pugugly on 19/10/2008 at 13:29

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