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230geByTheBay
Member
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Golden Gate
Vehicle(s): 1988 230GE, 1991 NSX, 2001 Civic
Posts: 20
| 230 GE water pump service
The water pump has had a small leak since I aquired it 1.5 years ago. The leak is slowly getting worse and I think it is time for servicing. Is the pump servicable or do I need to replace it? Is the procedure the same as the 300ge that is posted in the D.I.Y. section of the clubwagen site? Any insights to this issue would be greatly appreciated!...:cheers: Marty... |
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petesherlock
Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Vehicle(s): 290GDT, Pinzgauer 710, 404 Unimog, SIIA Landy
Posts: 106
| RE: 230 GE water pump service
I recently tried to service my water pump also for the 230GE and was told by my local MB dealer that they did not sell service kits for the pump. I had to replace it and the new pump cost almost $500!!! Ouch.
It is a relatively simple but time consuming swop. I am sure someone else on this forum with more experience then me in these matters will chip in and detail the swop.
If you need any further help feel free to pm me
Good luck
Pete |
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stennis
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: 230 GE water pump service
well, i had my waterpump changed a half year a go (280 GE), it leaked and so i took it out to take a look.
To begin with, its a pretty big job, a lot of parts need to be removed to finally get him out. I ordered a new pomp, which didnt cost me $500, but €35,- (off course not official MB parts) and then i put everything back in. new coolant in the radiator and it worked perfect.
It is a DIY job, but you need to take the time, and follow the steps in the guide. took me about (roughly) 10 hours.
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hakkaloong
Member
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: malaysia
Vehicle(s): '94 290GD
Posts: 29
| Re: 230 GE water pump service
The water pump of 230GE is entirely different with those of 280GE and it is more expensive too. I have compared those of W123 & W201 side by side and they are not the same either. No generic type is available but you need to order MB  My mechanic have carefully checked mine during top end rebuilt 2 months ago and it was fine and no sign of leak till now 
Steve of Eurotruck can definitely help.
Best of luck!
KL
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230geByTheBay
Member
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Golden Gate
Vehicle(s): 1988 230GE, 1991 NSX, 2001 Civic
Posts: 20
| Re: 230 GE water pump service
Thank for all the help guys, I guess I'll use the Clubwagen D.I.Y. as a guidline . The reconditioned water pump is only ~$100 more than just the seals (according to Eurotruck) so I may as well swap the whole thing.
Does anyone have any practical wisdom on this repair? What is the best way to refill the system and what is the best coolant to use? T.I.A. for all the help...Marty |
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230geByTheBay
Member
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Golden Gate
Vehicle(s): 1988 230GE, 1991 NSX, 2001 Civic
Posts: 20
| Re: 230 GE water pump service
After some testing, all the leaking is coming from the weep hole on the bottom of the pump. Is there a way to plug this to stop the leaking?... |
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dai
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oregon USA
Vehicle(s): 300GD 300TD BMW R100RS Landini 80F
Posts: 2110
| Re: 230 GE water pump service
Fluid from the weep hole is the indicator that the seal is shot. Most of the water pump replacements in MB motors are due to seal failure not impellers or bearings.
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230geByTheBay
Member
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Golden Gate
Vehicle(s): 1988 230GE, 1991 NSX, 2001 Civic
Posts: 20
| Re: 230 GE water pump service
Thanks for the kind responses. I am in N. California, Is there a way to replace just the seal? or do I need the whole pump assembly? Do any of these parts sources ship to the U.S.A.? thanks...Marty |
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Ernest T Bass
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: 230 GE water pump service
This is the screen shots for at least one kind of 230ge water pump.
The seal is #14
 (water-pump.jpg)
 (waterpump-2.jpg)
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