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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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Water Pump Leak

Alright, when the cold is warming up, the water pumps leaks, REALLY bad. I suppose its most likely the gaskets, but what else could cause the, and how hard will it be to fix??? Thank you!!
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Old Apr 4, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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Well if it's leaking for the little hole in the bottom of the water pump then you need a new one. I picked up a rebuilt one for like 23 bucks I think. And don't fret about the swap, its cake.
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 04:24 AM
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yep if it leaks you need a new one
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 10:31 AM
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Yeah, I kinda figured that...Damn
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Old Apr 7, 2002 | 04:39 AM
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I wouldn't buy a rebuilt waterpump that could go in a few months, especially with an engine with so much power. Make sure your checkin your antifreeze in your reserve, if it all leaks out and you overheat , Kiss your engine goodbye. Untill you get a new one ($47), keep some extra antifreeze in the car. Unless you have skinny arms , you'll need to put the front end up on some ramps , cause it's a bitch to try to get the pump out and the new one on from the top, you'll have to do it mostly from the bottom. Any questions email me. I know exactly what your goin through, it sucks ***.

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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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Ya, My waterpump is leaking right now too. I get payed on friday so I'll go ahead and order it then. Sixty bucks I think for the good one. Im letting my mechanic put it in too. It'll take a good couple hours to do it because its a pain in the butt job. Oh well. good luck

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