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08-18-2007, 09:34 PM
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Water Pump Fun
Yesterday my water pump broke, the bearings went out, and today I had so much fun putting another one back in! It was cool, brought back the good o'l days when you could work on your truck! Touched up on some paint in a few spots and it's back running! Total cost was under $30. and a couple of hours, wow it was great!!
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08-18-2007, 10:22 PM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
ahhhh yes the good ol days !
 (I'm only 36) just joking it is nice to be able to work on your on stuff.
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08-18-2007, 11:05 PM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
yeah shure beats paying the good ole dealership........
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08-19-2007, 01:26 AM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
2 Hrs What Did You Do Eat A Sandwich Also. Thats A 30 Minute Job.......... Lol
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08-19-2007, 03:15 AM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
gotta love something you can actually work on without a damn computer
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08-19-2007, 08:48 AM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
You know I got started and I just kept seeing things that I could make better or improve! I'd get something done and then I'd run to the parts store to get another add on item!
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08-19-2007, 10:48 AM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
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s/t
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08-19-2007, 02:36 PM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
Yes it was the T-Stat that took the longest time, LOL. Got a 192*, yes winters here are cold here! The PO must have broke the left side bolt and re-taped it because it was a larger bolt going into the manifold. Needless to say when I bought the chrome one the larger bolt would not fit through the hole of the t-stat housing, so I just taped new threads right into the housing and threaded the bolt down into the manifold. Not planning on keeping the old manifold anyway and it worked great so I'm on the road again!
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09-19-2007, 01:56 AM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
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One thing then the next then the next, hard for me to stop after just one little task.
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09-19-2007, 07:00 AM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
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That is not advisable as you cannot get it to tighten. Once the bolt head bottoms out it’s done. Your best bet will be to drill it for a through hole. I’m not saying to pull it all apart, (especially if it’s not leaking) but keep in mind if it does start to leak then you’ll need to pull it off then. s/t
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09-19-2007, 08:51 AM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
Ya it was a trick to get tight, no leaks, that's good.
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09-19-2007, 03:59 PM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
My repair jobs always take twice as long as I expect them to because I always find other stuff to knock out in the meantime.
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09-19-2007, 05:09 PM
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Re: Water Pump Fun
192 is too hot for the summer
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