Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 211

COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP HOUSING
- Remove and refit 26.50.03
Removing
I. Drain the cooling system.
2. Disconnect the radiator top hose from the thermostat
elbow.
3. Disconnect the bottom hose from the water pump
housing.
4. Slacken the alternator mounting bolts, release tension
from the water pump/alternator drive belt and slip
the belt from the water pump pulley.
5. Disconnect the spade terminal from the temperature
transmitter.
6. Remove the two bolts and spring washers securing the
thermostat elbow to the water pump housing and
withdraw the elbow and thermostat.
7. Disconnect the water pipe union at the rear of the
water pump housing.
8. Remove the three bolts and spring washers securing
the water pump housing to the cylinder head. The
top right hand bolt also secures the alternator
adjusting bracket. Note that the three bolts are of
different lengths' Observe locations.
9. Withdraw the water pump housing.
10. Remove the water pump and temperature transmitter
if required.
Refitting
II. Fit the water pump and temperature transmitter (if
removed).
12. Ensure the mating faces of cylinder head and water
pump housing are clean.
13. Using a new gasket offer the water pump housing to
the cylinder head and engage the three securing bolts
and spring washers. The alternator adjusting bracket
is fitted to the top right hand bolt.
14. Fit the water pipe union to the water pump housing
and tighten the housing securing bolts.
15. Reverse instructions I to 6.
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Triumph TR6 Manual. PanNa. 545277 Issue I