As I stated in a previous post, I used an Airtex water pump (new) and the end casing from my old orignal waterpump fit it perfectly. Had no problems. The version water pump was the bolt on pulley style. I don't know why your's would not fit the new one. Steve --- In dmcnews@xxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> wrote: > The end casing from the original pump does not fit the new pump, and the > Volvo end casing we bought for the new pump has the output port on the > wrong side - why they made two versions is beyond me - operationally > it'd be identical. > > The picture was to show that the shape of the casing and how the > position of the mounts is wrong. > > I take it you guys've never come across this problem before? > > Best Wishes > > Martin > #1458 > > Walter Coe wrote: > > >Martin, > > > >I'm getting ready to do the same thing you are with your water pump. I've > >got one of Darryl's pulleys also. I'm having trouble seeing what is wrong > >by your picture. I suppose you aren't showing the problem piece in the > >photo. Anyway, is it possible to reuse the end casing from the OEM pump? > > > >Walt Tampa, FL > >