KV6 overheating and losing coolant

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Originally Posted by Randyjim

My last OEM water pump lasted just 500 miles (800km). Coolant was pouring out from the area around the crank pulley. I believe there has been an issue with a change in suppliers to Xpart. Do you know what the brand on the pump was? More than one type are being supplied in X-part boxes, at least they were 12-18 months ago.

Yes, that's certainly a main suspect. I have no idea what they put in there. Have been in touch with the garage but they couldn't help me as long as I didn't have the name of the owner at the time.
And this was indeed about a year ago or so, so that could definitely be a possibility.