How does a waterpump usually cost?
#2
here are replacement instructions
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ght=water+pump
really isn't that hard.
Not sure on the price
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ght=water+pump
really isn't that hard.
Not sure on the price
#3
24 to 40 american. Just remove the motor mount on that side... oh and the rear accessory bracket for one bolt that is covered by it. You could possibly just get a grinder in there and remove material off the bracket first. That would make it a lot easier.
#5
Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
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really isn't that hard...
really isn't that hard...
#6
I just replaced my pump last night.
2 choices from Autozone:
a) Reman with 1year warranty $21.59
b) New with lifetime warranty $26.49
Not much of a choice really
Little easier on the older NA cars. I had to remove the motor mount, but didnt have to remove any other brackets.
Draining the coolant was the only tricky part. I got creative and pumped the coolant out of the radiator with a little drill pump through the upper radiador hose opening. Couldn't go thru from the radiator cap due to the trans cooler. This allowed me to do the job without jacking up the car at all - no need to hassle with the radiator drain plug.
I would like to point out something missing from the FAQ http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ght=water+pump
It is WAY easier to loosen the 4 little pulley bolts with the serpentine belt still on.
2 choices from Autozone:
a) Reman with 1year warranty $21.59
b) New with lifetime warranty $26.49
Not much of a choice really
Little easier on the older NA cars. I had to remove the motor mount, but didnt have to remove any other brackets.
Draining the coolant was the only tricky part. I got creative and pumped the coolant out of the radiator with a little drill pump through the upper radiador hose opening. Couldn't go thru from the radiator cap due to the trans cooler. This allowed me to do the job without jacking up the car at all - no need to hassle with the radiator drain plug.
I would like to point out something missing from the FAQ http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ght=water+pump
It is WAY easier to loosen the 4 little pulley bolts with the serpentine belt still on.
#7
ugh... nothing like being stuck away from home with no tools
i need a water pump BAD and i'm just going to have to take it to a shop, as i have no way to do all it while i'm away at college.... I've had that PS/ALT/Bracket assembly off before to do the */C snout, so I know the ***-pain level is high in this job. *off to take one for the team...*
i need a water pump BAD and i'm just going to have to take it to a shop, as i have no way to do all it while i'm away at college.... I've had that PS/ALT/Bracket assembly off before to do the */C snout, so I know the ***-pain level is high in this job. *off to take one for the team...*
#8
Originally Posted by stuffelse
ugh... nothing like being stuck away from home with no tools
i need a water pump BAD and i'm just going to have to take it to a shop, as i have no way to do all it while i'm away at college.... I've had that PS/ALT/Bracket assembly off before to do the */C snout, so I know the A$$-pain level is high in this job. *off to take one for the team...*
i need a water pump BAD and i'm just going to have to take it to a shop, as i have no way to do all it while i'm away at college.... I've had that PS/ALT/Bracket assembly off before to do the */C snout, so I know the A$$-pain level is high in this job. *off to take one for the team...*
Keith
#9
hey man, i really appreciate it, but i'm actually in Duluth. (go bulldogs!)
i live in NE mpls, and sadly, so do all my tools, jackstands, jack, garage.....
appreciate the offer though
i live in NE mpls, and sadly, so do all my tools, jackstands, jack, garage.....
appreciate the offer though