hi nick
sorry i am unfamiliar with this water pump from an auto L20 - so
you are saying its attachment to the rad fan is not fixed but through
a (controllable?) clutch, eliminating the need for (independant)
thermofans??
thanks
andrew
> List,
>
> I used an automatic L20 pump in my engine. Only because it had a viscous clutch fan
>hanging off the front and I couldn't fit an electric fan in.
>
> The automatic T/M water pump has cast, curved vanes as opposed to the four, cheap,
>folded vanes on the normal pump.
>
> I can vouch for the pumping efficiency of this pump, it can collapse the intake pipe
>because the suction is so high.
>
> I ended up keeping the stock L16 radiator because of the increased pumping power.
>
> Will this pump exhibit cavitation at high revs (<7000rpm)?
>
> Nick
> 1978 Datsun Stanza
> ============================================================
> From: "Errol Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 20:11:25 +1000
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE: water pump questions
>
> Steve,
> L20B and 240K pumps have different impeller depths as well. The deeper
> impellers are ok for low engine speed running in hot weather but cavitate a
> lot at high engine speeds.
> Cheers
> Feral Errol
> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of steven harney
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 6:33 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: water pump questions
>
>
> They probaly bolt on although there are some differences. ie the z series
> has a deeper cut, you can spot the differece if you sit them side by side. I
> don't know if this will affect the performance of the pump. I ended up using
> a z20 pump, although harder to find second hand they are similar in price.
>
> my 2 cents
> Steve.
>
>
>
>
>
> Chris,
> Just a stock L18/L20 pump will do.
>
> Cheers
> Feral Errol
> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> <a href="http://www.datrats.com.au/">http://www.datrats.com.au/</a>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of FJ MAN
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 12:43 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: water pump questions
>
>
>
> ive taken the clutch fan assembly off my z18et for clearance and appearance
> reason so now i need a new water pump is there any specific type ppl go for
> or should i just get the L20 replacement?
> cheers fellas
> regards chris
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