OEM 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder Water Pump

2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the water pump on 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: Service and repair of the water pump starts with draining the engine coolant followed by removing the drive belt. Start by disconnecting the six bolts from the water pump and afterward cleaning the water chamber room free of engine coolant. The procedure of water pump replacement should skip the removal of the RH engine mounting bracket and generator to prevent unnecessary handling during the process. The water pump requires inspection by checking the drain hole for coolant leakage; if leakage occurs, the water pump must be replaced. Place a fresh O-ring onto the timing chain cover before installing the water pump with six bolts according to the illustration markings while tightening Bolt A to 9 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.) and Bolt B to 11 Nm (113 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.). Reinstallation of the drive belt should follow after pump installation then proceed with filling engine coolant and engine start before leak checks and engine coolant level verification.