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May 1, 2006 | 08:24 PM

rapidfiremeyer

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Water Pump question

Do you have to pull the radiator to remove th water pump?? And do I need a high performance water pump or can I just use a standard. I have a 88 Iroc with a 305

May 1, 2006 | 08:26 PM

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From: Orland Park, IL

Car: 1984 Z28

Engine: SLOW carbed ls

Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter

Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11

no the radiator can stay. i would replace the upper and lower hose along with the thermostat and thermostat gasket while you're there. any old water pump will work, i'd recommend one with a lifetime warranty in case you ever need to replace it in the future. can be bought from a local parts store.

May 1, 2006 | 08:47 PM

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Car: 1991 S10 pickup 2700lbs

Engine: 4.3L Z TBI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.08 7.625"

stay with std one on daily driver

May 1, 2006 | 10:25 PM

rapidfiremeyer

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Thanks but my water pump hasn't gone out, the pully is just sloppy and growling and the belt or something is squeeking. Still cools just fine. Still think I should change on the hoses and thermestat???