Cranking the engine

Did not need long to feel like back home. Still jetlagged, but I managed to get some work done starting at 2AM :)
This week (and all weeks before the departure will be engine focused at this point).
First, the impeller.

Typical Water Pump Impeller

What should have been a routine maintenance operation ended up a real nightmare. I eventually came to the conclusion the shaft of the water pump - which seems to have been rebuild before - does not fit very well, and worked only because the old impeller was worn already.

Inside of the water pump.

Bad luck. After changing the impeller, now the pump is leaking. Before too much water goes into the engine oil, I will need to change the pump itself. A little less than 500$.
Another drop in the sea.
***Sick***.

Alternator Belt

Looking at the belt, it is time for a change. This is a simple maintenance task.
Hopefully.

Fuel and oil filters are ready !

The good new is a found a matching pump already, and it should be delivered on Monday. There will be some plumbing to do , but nothing too bad at this point, after what I have been through.
This thing is killing me.