Coolant Pump
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pulley |
| 2 | Bleed pipe connection (including check valve) |
| 3 | Coolant pump body |
| 4 | Flange connection - Engine coolant outlet to cylinder head - Bank 1 |
| 5 | Hose connection - Oil cooler |
| 6 | Flange connection - Engine coolant outlet to cylinder head - Bank 2 |
| 7 | Hose connection - Coolant pump inlet |
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 accessory drive belt. For additional information, Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE
Two engine coolant outlet flanges attach the coolant pump to the front of the cylinder heads. A bleed connector is installed in the front of the coolant pump, adjacent to the engine coolant inlet connection from the electric thermostat. A check valve is incorporated into the bleed connection.