alloy water pump for a 12a?

[travellinbob]

Hi guys it has been sooo long since I knew what bits were vaguely interchangable on engine blocks. I am basically wanting to know what engines came out standard with an alloy water pump.
 cheers all, michael.

[shaunwil]

Daft question but wouldn\'t it be just as expensive to buy an electric water pump instead ? Would save the rooting time and help save space.

Shaun

[travellinbob]

Well I figured that some engines came from the factory with alloy water pumps but if I remember rightly one bolt hole doesnt line up or something like that( for the 12a) and they are considerably lighter. Just an idea.
 cheers, michael.

[oldone]

Well squire...my memory and experience is that the alloy pumps were for motorsport purposes only,there were no hole offsets but you had to space hole 2 and 4 on the 13B ,otherwise you had tukka leaks on yer hands...........12A and 13B water pumps are totally interchangeable(sp)..........can sell you a totally motorsport pump !!!!!!!! :mmmm  My account number is as follows........ :rollin