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I went to change out the water pump on my 2006, 4320 JD today. I spoke with a mechanic at a dealership here in Vermont, Yandows in Ferrisburg. I have the utmost respect, been in business a long time. He cautioned me that there is a potential of the timing cover being damaged from the bearings impeller, depending how loose it is. Now, I am a fanatic about wearing ear protection, consequently I never heard any type of noise. Once he told me this, I started it up and listened. Yup, there's a noise. I shut it right down. I ended up pulling the radiator to access the pump easier. Got the pump off and OMG, where the impeller is, there is a counterbore, and fairly deep into the timing cover. Not changing the pump now, or should I? There were two pieces of impeller in the timing cover. There is 6 fins on the impeller, only one is left, So there is 3 fins missing, where did they go? I called Yandows back and told them what I had found and asked for an estimate. The estimate came in at $3,000.00. Forty hours to repair. Keep in mind I have total respect for this dealer, but this seems like a long time to repair. I guess in this year and model they have to drop the front end, oil pan, etc. to remove the timing cover. Any opinions on time to repair out there? Just curious, thanks in advance.
Dave P. In Vermont
Dave P. In Vermont