Possible faulty coolant pump-207, 1.4 Petrol

[charlieesta]

Hi,

My wifes' 56reg 207 with 48k miles on the clock has recently started making an odd bad bearing-type noise around the engine. I narrowed it down (listening with a screw-driver) to the coolant pump area.

When I took the cover off the timing belt I noticed that the belt had moved toward the edge of the cam pulleys, about 5mm off where it normally runs and the edge of the belt is chaffing the cover, a little damage to the belt already.

What's the chance that it is the coolant pump and if not, what else could it be around that region?

Checking with a screwdriver to the ear, the noise was worst when I was on the engine mounting.

Thanks for any comments!

[richiepearce]

I would say pump, idler or tensioner, if i was you i would have the belt replaced if it is damaged the kit comes with idler and tensioner, it is also a good idea to replace the pump with the belt, this will cover all bases.

[charlieesta]

Hi,

Ended up getting the job done today.
The chaps were surprised the pump didn't make more of a noise, they reckon the water pumps' bearing had collapsed, so hence the timing belt moving and chaffing on the engine block.

Thanks for the comments

-C