B7610 Water Pump

[hagman]

I was checking my B7610 for a coolant leak and sure enough its the water pump. I still have a powertrain warranty but have been told the water pump is excluded. My question is this: It looks to me like if I take the radiator out it would not be too difficult to replace it myself. Has anyone out there replaced a water pump on a B7610 and is it something worth doing myself or should I take it to the dealer for this? I do have mechanical skills but they are with auto repair not tractors. Thanks for any replies I get back.

Hagman

B7610 w/FEL, MMM & Box Scraper

 

[masphi]

Check with your dealer, I believe you will be able to obtain a rebuild kit for this water pump. Repair is strait forward and requires no special skills. The kit is conciderably cheaper that replacing the pump.
MArk

 

[rickster]

I think you should do it!

 

[638]

Go for it. But, don't forget, we need photos of the operation.

ron

 

[hagman]

Thanks everyone. I did get it off with a minimum of hassle. I'll call a dealer Monday and see if they have it in stock. Guess I should probably go ahead and replace the hoses while I'm at it since they're already off.

Hagman