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03-16-2007, 05:14 PM
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water pump gasket
I noticed that the rear gasket on the water pump (the one around the plate) is starting to seep. I was thinking about just replacing the gasket since the water pump is otherwise okay. Is this as easy as it looks? No surprises when I take the plate off the pump? Anyone know the torque value for the 6 bolts? It doesn't seem to be in the manual.
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03-16-2007, 05:22 PM
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Re: water pump gasket
Why go through all that trouble when you can replace the water pump for $17.00 and 4 bolts?
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03-16-2007, 05:25 PM
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Re: water pump gasket
$17!? I checked NAPA, AutoZone, and Adavanced, and they all want about $35. Where can I get a $17 water pump and how good is it? (I'm not trying to be a jerk with that last question--I'm just curious)
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03-16-2007, 05:33 PM
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Re: water pump gasket
How long have you had the old water pump? If it has been a while since you got a new one, might as well throw a new one on it. It is just those bolts, but you already have it off so replace it.
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03-16-2007, 05:42 PM
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Re: water pump gasket
I've had the truck for only about 15 months. For all I know, the pump is stock. BUT, as a friend once told me, for all you know, that new pump will fail sooner than the old one would've. Are the $35 ones from NAPA any good? This is a daily driver.
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03-16-2007, 05:50 PM
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Re: water pump gasket
I say if it just seaping why worry about it, don't look to hard at the truck you will be replacing all kinds of things that are seaping probably
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03-16-2007, 05:55 PM
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Re: water pump gasket
I see your point, Richard. I guess I was worried that what seeps today, leaks tomorrow, and usually when you're in the middle of nowhere.
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03-16-2007, 06:27 PM
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Re: water pump gasket
Farmerfred,350 water pumps can be picked up just about anywhere.I'm basically surprised you can't get them at Wally-World.So if it goes out you can get one.But if it were me I would replace it.I think I gave $22.00 or so.If it's been on there long enough to seep then it may have a rusted impeller and be marginal.
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03-16-2007, 07:12 PM
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Re: water pump gasket
Thanks, PanelDeland. I'm definitely in favor of replacing a part on a nice day in my driveway than on the side of the road in the rain. I'll start making a shopping list.
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