Piaggio NRG electric water pump installation

Hi
I have a 2005 piaggio lc nrg power and had the mechanical water pump fail a couple of times now and someone suggested installing a electric water pump but can't find any info on how to install one so any help would be much appreciated
Thanks
Andrew

 

Connect it up and run a 12v ign feed to it. Or alternatively run a 12v from the battery and a switch

 

Hi
Thanks for your reply but do I have to take the old pump out and how and where do I connect the electric pump as just not sure where to start so was hoping for a bit more detail on how to install it

 

The std water pumps work fine, fitting a new seal does not involve stripping engine down. If you were to fit an electric pump then you would need to strip engine to block off pump shaft and remove impeller. You fit electric pumps in the water hose from rad to engine (cooler side).

 

Hi
Please could you explain how to replace the seal and do I need any special tools
Thanks

 

It's all in the Haynes workshop manual, yes you need some kit special kit but it can be done, you'll need a slide hammer with homemade attachment ! Impeller is left hand thread !! The new seal has to be fitted from transmission side due to it having a tappered outer edge. I'll try to get a photo of my slide hammer.

 

Thanks
What Haynes manual as I've seen a couple of different ones

 

Piaggio workshop manual !

 

Hi
Did you find your slide hammer as not sure what type i need

 

Yes, but I can't put pics up as it won't let me. PM me your email, I'll send pics.

 

Glad it's not just me having trouble with that.