Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: RWD waterpump onto FWD engine

  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Nick
    State
    SA
    Location
    western suburbs
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    129

    Default RWD waterpump onto FWD engine

    i have a 4AGE 16v bigport from a AE82 and i'm putting it into my AE86, just wanted to know if you can put a RWD waterpump onto the FWD engine and willl it work right?

    also can i still use the FWD flywheel or will i need to change it to fit the RWD gearbox/clutch?

  2. #2
    Veteran Jonny Rochester's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Jonathan
    State
    TAS
    Location
    Hobart
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    2,660

    Default

    You can put a RWD waterpump on, but to make it work properly you need to change a whole bunch of parts also, which I think is worth it in the long run.

    whole waterpump (both halves)
    RWD 4A-C or 4A-GE thermostate housing
    waterpump pulley
    alternator brackets
    4A-C or 4A-GE RWD heater tube


    The FWD flywheel and clutch is the same and can be used. You just need to put a little bearing in the crank.

  3. #3
    Veteran NIZLAH's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Niz
    State
    QLD
    Location
    South~Slide Briz
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    1,077

    Default

    while on this topic.. plan to do the same with my 20v conversion... do I need to change the crank pulley also? I cant quite remember... (when using a rwd water pump pulley)
    ------------------>>>Need something welded locally??? Hit me up, I may just be able to help<<<------------------

    BENT MECHANIX - Garage 20:

  4. #4
    Veteran Jonny Rochester's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Jonathan
    State
    TAS
    Location
    Hobart
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    2,660

    Default

    No, the crank pulley can stay.

  5. #5
    Veteran Golberg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Lawrence
    State
    NSW
    Location
    Wollongong
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    1,339

    Default

    All you need to run a RWD pump is the RWD pulley.

    You don't NEED as such any of the other gear listed, but its a smart way to go for an engine you are converting to RWD.

Similar Threads

  1. thermostat housing off a RWD waterpump
    By NIZLAH in forum Cars or Parts Wanted
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 23rd February 2009, 06:17 PM
  2. 4ac waterpump same as 4age rwd waterpump?
    By simonster in forum Technical - Questions
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 25th October 2007, 10:11 PM
  3. WTB ASAP-RWD WATERPUMP PULLEY
    By james86 in forum Cars or Parts Wanted
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 2nd July 2007, 08:24 PM
  4. fwd to rwd engine bits
    By sik-86 in forum Technical - Questions
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12th February 2007, 08:50 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •