Re: WATER PUMP POLL

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

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


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, id <ionicdesign@xxxx> wrote:
> I am about to do all of the hoses on my car and i need your help. My 
water pump is
> working and not leaking and i have 52,000 miles on my car. I have 
been told to replace
> it but that is where i need your help. I want to know if you still 
have your original
> pump and how many miles are on your car so i can decide if i should 
just buy a new pump.
> 
> I created a poll so i can see the failure rate of the pump by how 
many miles are on your
> car.
> 
> Thanks for your help
> Mark
> 6683