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Originally Posted by balge
Standard on both my estates, UK models, but I doubt the home market is different. I repaired a failed one on the '93 and got a definite improvement in cooling, and reduced warm up time
ymmv
cheers!
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It is (was). Years ago, had a 86 300D non turbo grey mkt car without it.
Pump failure does not affect temp, coolant will push thru the pump.
Pump's purpose is only to promote circulation at idle, otherwise, it's not required. Disconnection or elimination of the pump does not make a noticeable difference. Very, very over-engineered.
Pumps main purpose as they age, is to blow the auto temp control box, requiring a higher current draw than when new.
Jim