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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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how much of a job is it to replace a water pump on a 2008 ka had a look seems a little tight how do you slacken the drive be grateful for any help
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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2008 is that the ohc engine.
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Pretty sure it's the duratec, but unfortunately I have no more info than that!
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
2008 is that the ohc engine.
yes it is,
endura/ohv engine was only fitted up to around 2003 i think
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 04:34 AM
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Thanks for that info.You learn something everyday.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
2008 is that the ohc engine.
all i can tell you is it has a dura tec engine and it is a 1.3 i 70hp petrol 02 to present hope this helps thanks
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Yeah its the ohc duratec. Its a south African lump. They changed from the ohv endura on 52 plate cars. Fan belt is on a sprung tensioner,think its a 13mm or 15 mm bolt.
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