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MG TD TF 1500 - Water pump recomendations

While under the hood today, checking to be sure I set the distributor up correctly with the new wires, I discovered tell-tail yellow-green drops of fluid comming out from under the water pump pulley.
I know there has been a lot of how to on rebuilding.
I see that the Moss Pumps need massaging to fit.
I don't know if I am up to a rebuild, or how long it would take.
A replacement would be better.

AS may or may not be the same as Moss. About $54.
NTD has a heavy duty one with a brass 6 vane impeller.
Don't know if it has a fitment issue £60 + shipping

Also they have rebuilt originals; £88 plus shipping.

And finally FTFU rebuilt original with a 6 vale impeller, $249..

Which way to go?
Leaning toward NTG of FTFU originals.

Other suggestions?

Jim B.
JA Benjamin

Jim B,

I installed the NTG 6 vane pump a couple of years ago and have not had any problems with it.

Jim N.
James Neel

Thank you Jim.
I am leaning that way.
I have an email out to them to check on any core charges.

Jim B.
JA Benjamin

Butch Taras (I believe he is on this forum) rebuilds water pumps.
Lew Palmer

Butch's work is great!! I totally support having him rebuild, and update, your water pump. He's at mgyowner@yahoo.com. Bud
Bud Krueger

Sent email out to him.

Jim B.
JA Benjamin

Butch does great work. They come back literally better than new.
Steve Simmons

Hi Jim. You have mail. I've successfully rebuilt a few late TD and TF pumps here using a washing machine seal (about $30 AUD) and a new shaft turned up in stainless 316. The other components are freely available. An inexpensive and satisfying project. As you have a lathe it's well within your capabilities. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

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