Any members in Grand Junction, CO ? Water pump going out... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57NAPCO** · 09-08-2017, 10:09 PM

On a FBD road trip with 1000 miles to go and noticed an fairly good antifreeze drip while getting gas. My guess is water pump, I'll look closer in the morning. 1984 with a Big block. Temped to drive it and keep a close eye on it but fearful it may come apart. I could probally change it in parking lot if I can bum some tools.

Thoughts?

**mongocanfly** · 09-08-2017, 10:13 PM

a lot of parts store have loaner tools now ..might check with them..

Deer_hunter_088 · 09-10-2017, 07:19 PM

AUTOZONE HAS TOOLS THEY LOAN OUT!!!!!!!!! i did balljoints on my s10 zr2 in our local Autozone parking lot!

**davischevy** · 09-10-2017, 08:57 PM

I have had good luck pulling around back and changing parts behind the store. Almost all will loan tools now. A kid from Orielly Auto helped me change an alternator the other day. Then warrantied the part.

I wouldn't try to drive it. You might end up needing a fan, radiator, and hood.

Good luck.

**57NAPCO** · 09-10-2017, 09:59 PM

Well...I took the chance and drove the last 1000 miles non stop to the house. I was acutely aware of every noise coming from the truck. Running off the right gas tank only allowed me plenty of times to stop and check.

Thanks y'all

**davischevy** · 09-10-2017, 10:12 PM

I didn't notice the date.

Glad you made it.

09-08-2017, 10:09 PM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Any members in Grand Junction, CO ? Water pump going out... On a FBD road trip with 1000 miles to go and noticed an fairly good antifreeze drip while getting gas. My guess is water pump, I'll look closer in the morning. 1984 with a Big block. Temped to drive it and keep a close eye on it but fearful it may come apart. I could probally change it in parking lot if I can bum some tools. Thoughts?

09-08-2017, 10:13 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Any members in Grand Junction, CO ? Water pump going out... a lot of parts store have loaner tools now ..might check with them..

09-10-2017, 07:19 PM	#3
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: Any members in Grand Junction, CO ? Water pump going out... AUTOZONE HAS TOOLS THEY LOAN OUT!!!!!!!!! i did balljoints on my s10 zr2 in our local Autozone parking lot! __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

09-10-2017, 08:57 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Any members in Grand Junction, CO ? Water pump going out... I have had good luck pulling around back and changing parts behind the store. Almost all will loan tools now. A kid from Orielly Auto helped me change an alternator the other day. Then warrantied the part. I wouldn't try to drive it. You might end up needing a fan, radiator, and hood. Good luck. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

09-10-2017, 09:59 PM	#5
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,234	Re: Any members in Grand Junction, CO ? Water pump going out... Well...I took the chance and drove the last 1000 miles non stop to the house. I was acutely aware of every noise coming from the truck. Running off the right gas tank only allowed me plenty of times to stop and check. Thanks y'all

09-10-2017, 10:12 PM	#6
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Any members in Grand Junction, CO ? Water pump going out... I didn't notice the date. Glad you made it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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