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Oct 4, 2013 | 01:34 PM

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tntwolt

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water pump

for an `87, the original water pump, aluminum or cast iron?

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Oct 4, 2013 | 07:15 PM

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vetteoz

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Alum ,reverse rotation

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Oct 4, 2013 | 09:41 PM

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starting to see coolant on garage floor. can`t tell where its coming from yet. damn, does the a/c compressor have to come off?

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Oct 4, 2013 | 09:46 PM

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Quote:

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, does the a/c compressor have to come off?

But you can pull the compressor and hang it out of the way somewhere without disconnecting the lines; no regas needed

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Oct 5, 2013 | 04:14 PM

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does the a/c compressor have to come off?

The compressor mounting bracket is attached to two studs that hold the water pump on the block, so yes.

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Oct 5, 2013 | 06:52 PM

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I like those edelbrock water pumps heavy duty better flow alittle bit more cash but worth it IMO

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