Re: [DML] Re: WATER PUMP POLL

[id <ionicdesign@xxxx>]

This is exactly what i plan on doing but i wanted to see how many cars are still running
on the original pump and how many miles they have on the car. I know this is not
scientific but it does let me kind of know what most owners have done so far. Money is
tight thats why i wanted to see about not doing the pump.

this is what i plan on doing....
complete tune up
vacuum hoses
vacuum switch on coolant pipe under intake manifold
all coolant hoses
new coolant clamps
heater hoses
thermostat
otterstadt switch and seal
belts
water pump
radiator cap
overflow bottle (still original and brittle)
air bleeder kit
hover conversion (just checking to see if anybody reads this)

Mark
6683





David Teitelbaum wrote:

> The main reason for replacement of the water pump at the time you have
> the top of the engine all apart is because of all the work it takes to
> get there. (Same logic goes for doing a tune-up at the same time.There
> may still be some life left in the old water pump but because of the
> age and mileage (in most cases) it makes sense to replace it. For
> preventitive purposes you should also replace the thermostat,
> otterstadt switch and seal, belts, and idler pulley bearings. Yes, the
> price of all these parts adds up but what does a tow cost? And you
> will still have to replace the parts. If you want to have a reliable
> car that you can have confidence in you need to know that all of these
> parts are good and not near the end of their service life. BTW if you
> take out the radiator I am willing to bet it is green around the
> edges! You should consider replacing it too. Gee, this can get
> expensive! I replaced my water pump at 3,000 miles and there was
> evidence of seeping from the weep hole. Mileage isn't everything,
> sitting long periods of time takes it's toll on the seal (corrosion).
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 1075