water pump bypass valve fitting

Hi all

just received kit 24 and was dry fitting parts

I'm trying to fit the bypass valve body to the pump body using the 3 M5 x 12 brass screws. 1 hole is located right under the elbow and i can't see how a screw can fit - anyone else had this problem, or am i being thick?

Hi Andy,

Yes, had the same issue. With some thinking about the issue I changed the bolt to a stud in pump body, actually cut a perfectly good bolt apart for that  and instead of using the bolt I put a nut onto the stud as soon as I fitted the elbow. There was just enough space for that, a bit of thread retainer on the „stud“ would be a good idea, I think, just make sure the thread is just a tad longer than the flange of the elbow and the hight of the nut combined.

Unfortunately I did not take pictures when I did mine, was in a bit of a rush, it seems, sorry for that.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Elwood

Thanks Elwood

good idea

See I cut into the side so I could put the bolt in, slide the rest on and tighten.
Although my pump has seemed to stop work now after 3 good attempts.....

agh right.. what your do is turn the bolt inside out insert it in the hole and flip it back right side in!!

stuff like this should be sorted in the factory!!!!