Hi folks,
    Well it looks like I may be a wasserboxer-ite, at least as a novice
anyway. I swapped out my water pump this weekend, and it seemed to have
settled in nicely. Boy, though, I don't want to do that job again any time
soon!
    I kept the belt, having less than 20k on it and having been replaced
when the alternator seized last year. The guy who replaced it said VW belts
tighten as they heat up. Is this true? and if so should I tension the belt
after the engine's been thoroughly warmed up? I'd like to keep this pump
going as long as possible.
    Also, thanks to everyone who gave tips on engine cleaning, it really
made the water pump job easier.

ciao,

Matt Sutton
88GL
Brooklyn NY