6.3 water pump rebuild

[Emmerich]

Does anybody know where a water pump rebuild kit (bushings, etc) can be had for a 6.3? Or does anybody know what components make up the kit so they could be assembled by hand? My dealer says the kit does not show up on his system.

thanks
Fred

[300SDog]

Sounds dicey to me - getting aftermarket parts and press fitting them into the original casing.

WP's are usually priced at/near $45. Mine cost $39 (240D) two years ago from Fastlane.

Is the 6.3 WP unique to that engine, or will an inexpensive brand new one for a 4.5 fit?

[Emmerich]

A new 6.3 water pump is about $800, reman is about $350. Every (non-MB) pump I had that was rebuilt lasted longer than the one that came on the car. Unless a pump has a cracked case or the hole is wallowed out, it can be rebuilt, no problem.

[wbain5280]

Try this web site for rebuilt pumps.

http://www.300sel.com/

For your 6.3 owning enjoyment.

[vox_incognita]

http://engine.articles.mbz.org/gas/63wp/
60$ ???And that simple???
Maybe they`re not listed as a kit in the EPCatalogue but you could order them separately..that`s what the photo shows...as for the bearings,they`re probably industry standart,with the number stamped you could buy them chaeper from your SKF dealer...