[Healeys] water pump

[Bob Spidell]

Who has an 'uprated' pump for BJ8s? There is an 'uprated' pump for 100s 
made by Bastuck that is not ideal IMO.

Bob

On 10/13/2025 6:37 AM, Robert Markovich via Healeys wrote:
> No the grill stays in place and even the radiator can as well. 
> Instead, undo the mounting bolts on ONE SIDE of the radiator and pull 
> that side back enough to squeeze your hands in and access the fan 
> bolts first and then the pump. I’ve found pulling off the fan before 
> removing the pump is far easier (and probably essential). Done this 
> many times; slightly easier on a Six than a Four cylinder Healey, but 
> not awful in either case. BTW, this is a good time to put in an 
> uprated pump rather than a Chinese special …
>
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> On Monday, October 13, 2025, 8:37 AM, Richard Antal via Healeys 
> <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>     Healeyphiles,
>         I discover now that the water pump of my Bj8 has, after 145k
>     miles, developed a leak. Other than removing fan and radiator,
>     does the grill have to be removed to access the pump for removal.
>     I pray all can be done with the engine in the car. Thanks for your
>     thoughts and suggestions.......rich antal
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