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Aug 22, 2013 | 01:16 PM

63vette427

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From: Windham NH

Replace water pump?

I'm planning on replacing my radiator with a new Dewitt direct fit. I was wondeing if while i'm working in the area if i should change out the water pump as well. It doesn't seem to be leaking but i did have a small leak on the lower radiator hose. The one that is on the car now is a factory replacement that has been on the car for atleast 16 years. I do have the original that i'm having rebuilt now. I'm just not sure if it's one of those things you just wait till it fails or is it a better bet just to change it now. I'm not looking to do any unnecessary repairs but didn't know if it was a good idea. I'm going to be changing out all the radiator hoses as well.

Thanks for any advice..

Aug 22, 2013 | 01:48 PM

MelWff

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Go with a Flowkooler or similar water pump that has an improved impeller design.

Aug 22, 2013 | 02:25 PM

63vette427

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From: Windham NH

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelWff

Go with a Flowkooler or similar water pump that has an improved impeller design.

I'm really looking for information on whether i should change it out or leave it alone. If i do change it out, i'm going with the original one i'm having rebuilt to keep the car as correct as possible.. Thanks for your help..

Aug 22, 2013 | 04:19 PM

Mike Ward

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Since it's easy to change, I'd leave it alone.

Aug 23, 2013 | 08:07 AM

scottw

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From: Okinawa Okinawa

I'd leave it until you need a new one. Quick and easy to replace when it goes.

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