Water leak on 1993 diesel Montego - help please

[Stewart Payne]

I am trying to source a leak on my 1993 diesel Montego estate. It suffered a major water loss, noticed before any damage was done. After refill, we got the car home and leak was hard to trace. Nothing when engine running in the drive at normal operating temperature. But, left overnight, and a big pool appears on the floor, on the offside under the engine, below the water pump, so I suspect the leak is in this area. A mechanic friend is going to pressure test the system next week in the hope of tracing the leak. In the meantime, can anyone advise me on where I can buy a new waterpump, gasket and any other accessories, if needed? And I may also replace the cam belt at the same time. Again, any advice on where I can buy one? All help greatfully received. Stewart

[Jeff Turbo]

This is one for the diesel guru. Doctor diesel should be along soon for you

[Doctordiesel77]

The pumps are not easy to find and are expensive, this company in Wolverhampton has reconditioned a few, you'll need to post it to them, but at least they can fix it.. https://www.ep-services.co.uk/ I'mnot sure if they supply gaskets, if not the gasket is the same as any o series engine. Timing belts are available from https://parts4engines.com/collection...iming-belt-kit , a bit pricey, but one of the few sources of the tensioner/idler if you need it... The belts are cheaper on ebay, this seller has listed the various different part numbers, which might be useful https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325616446465 good luck!

[Doctordiesel77]

This is one for the diesel guru. Doctor diesel should be along soon for you

Where would you find a guru at this time of day!

[Jeff Turbo]

Where would you find a guru at this time of day!

You must be very keen being diesel guru John

[fleckuk]

Is it a turbo diesel??
If so, I may have a new water pump

[Stewart Payne]

Thanks for the replies so far. They are much appreciated and I will follow up on the links you have provided Doctor Diesel once I have a clearer idea on where the leak is. And in response to Fleckuk yes, mine is a diesel turbo so maybe I can take you up on your offer?