Coolant Pump
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Inlet connection |
| 2 | Pump body |
| 3 | Outlet flange to Cylinder head - Bank 1 |
| 4 | Outlet to engine oil cooler |
| 5 | Outlet flange to Cylinder head - Bank 2 |
| 6 | Pulley |
| 7 | Bleed pipe connection (containing check valve) |
The body of the coolant pump contains an impeller attached to a shaft supported in a bearing assembly. The impeller is driven by a pulley, pressed on to the front of the shaft, which is driven by the primary drive belt. For additional information, refer to:
Accessory Drive - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol
Two coolant outlet flanges attach the coolant pump to the front of the cylinder heads. A pipe connects a further coolant outlet to a pipe from the engine oil cooler. A bleed connector is installed in the front of the coolant pump, adjacent to the coolant inlet connection from the thermostat. A check valve is incorporated into the bleed connection.