OEM 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Water Pump

2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the water pump on 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: The first steps to fix a water pump require draining the engine coolant followed by drive belt removal. First remove the water pump after unbolt the 6 screws that secure the water pump and gasket and clean all engine coolant in the water chamber room. Service of the water pump demands specific attention to leave both the RH engine mounting bracket and generator in place because a water pump replacement requires them to stay. Check the water pump drain hole for signs of coolant leakage during inspection; when leakage occurs the water pump needs a replacement. To install the water pump start by attaching an O-ring to the timing chain cover. Thread in the 6 bolts, torquing Bolt A to 9 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.) and Bolt B to 11 Nm (113 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.) according to bolt length specifications displayed on the illustration. To finish the installation replace the drive belt before putting engine coolant in the system. Then start the engine to check for leaks before verifying the engine coolant amount.