Friggin Water Pump

[Sharps Shooter]

Hey Guys, n Gals.. Replaced my old Radiator cap with a rotten seal, & Blew the Dagum Water Pump.. Any suggestions what else to look for with system under pressure now?:mad:

[REDONE]

Hoses! Obviously the upper and lower, but the heater hoses are the ones that always sneak under the radar and empty my coolant on the interstate.

[Sharps Shooter]

Hoses! Obviously the upper and lower, but the heater hoses are the ones that always sneak under the radar and empty my coolant on the interstate. ... Lol.. Thanks Bud.. I had thought about the upper n Lowers, but Yes.. I too put any thought of heater hoses on the back burner.. Addin to my list of Wallet Thinners..
:banghead:

[Sharps Shooter]

Water Pump all done.. Note to Self, & Advice to others.. Don't git too excited when Your PRIMARY OBJECTIVE, is completed.. I Got the water pump installed, & threw everything back together, then noticed that the new heater hose, Would NOT slide onto the new water pump, with the alternator bracket locked down..:banghead: So back to disassemblin til i could git the hoses on.. She'll be fired off in the Mornin.. Oh Yeah.. As with almost EVERY automotive Project, There was of course, that ONE BOLT, that was full of hate & discontent..:mad: I've vented. My job is done.. I'm happy..lol

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[austinaubinoe]

Water Pump all done.. Note to Self, & Advice to others.. Don't git too excited when Your PRIMARY OBJECTIVE, is completed.. I Got the water pump installed, & threw everything back together, then noticed that the new heater hose, Would NOT slide onto the new water pump, with the alternator bracket locked down..:banghead: So back to disassemblin til i could git the hoses on.. She'll be fired off in the Mornin.. Oh Yeah.. As with almost EVERY automotive Project, There was of course, that ONE BOLT, that was full of hate & discontent..:mad: I've vented. My job is done.. I'm happy..lol

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What brand pump did you go with?

[Sharps Shooter]

I'm embarassed to say it, but i had to go with an O-Reilly's Special this time.. It's a brand called Master Pro Select.. Original Equip.

[kyamcalvert]

When I did my water pump, I got everything all shellac'd and back together, got all the bolts started and then, while trying to start the very last bolt on the bottom, realized that it had broken off in the timing cover. :banghead:



I also got mine from o'reillys. No embarassment here. 20 bucks, warranty and no problems thus far after 5 months.


Oh, and I had to take the entire AC compressor assembly out to reach ONE bolt that could just barely not make it out.

[Sharps Shooter]

When I did my water pump, I got everything all shellac'd and back together, got all the bolts started and then, while trying to start the very last bolt on the bottom, realized that it had broken off in the timing cover. :banghead:



I also got mine from o'reillys. No embarassment here. 20 bucks, warranty and no problems thus far after 5 months.


Oh, and I had to take the entire AC compressor assembly out to reach ONE bolt that could just barely not make it out. Replaced all my bolts as i have with other rigs in the past, but i know what sheerin off a water pump bolt is like.. i did it with my Crown Vic taken em out.. had to drill it out, & helicoil it.. that was a pain.. lol