I had a new water pump installed last August (2019) to the tune of $600. Hours on it were 1044 then and today when I stopped 1067.
Today the tractor overheated. Stopped immediately and let it cool.
On inspection the fan belt was not connected to anything and the pulley had dropped down below where it attaches to the water pump. My neighbor took the fan out and three bolts where found down there. One had been sheared off and a little part of it was still in the pump. Another small circular part that must fit into the pulley was also found in the tractor. Looks like it takes 4 bolts but we only found three and they look too short for the job. Can't find anything in forums about this happening. My neighbor thinks it was not put back together properly. Could he be wrong? It will cost me to have the tractor towed to the dealer for the repair if they are open. Can't find the parts on the internet to see how they fit together and not sure if I can put it all back together. Hate to impose on my neighbors for help. I'd like to attach a photo of the parts but don't know how to do that. If anyone has had a similar experience I'd like to hear about it. Checked everything before I started to mow- fluids and clean radiator. Only mowed for 2 hrs at a easy pace with no stress on the tractor. Thanks for any advice & help.
Today the tractor overheated. Stopped immediately and let it cool.
On inspection the fan belt was not connected to anything and the pulley had dropped down below where it attaches to the water pump. My neighbor took the fan out and three bolts where found down there. One had been sheared off and a little part of it was still in the pump. Another small circular part that must fit into the pulley was also found in the tractor. Looks like it takes 4 bolts but we only found three and they look too short for the job. Can't find anything in forums about this happening. My neighbor thinks it was not put back together properly. Could he be wrong? It will cost me to have the tractor towed to the dealer for the repair if they are open. Can't find the parts on the internet to see how they fit together and not sure if I can put it all back together. Hate to impose on my neighbors for help. I'd like to attach a photo of the parts but don't know how to do that. If anyone has had a similar experience I'd like to hear about it. Checked everything before I started to mow- fluids and clean radiator. Only mowed for 2 hrs at a easy pace with no stress on the tractor. Thanks for any advice & help.
