C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

water pump

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 02:41 PM
  #1  
sticky's Avatar
sticky
Thread Starter
5th Gear
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: hebron In
Default water pump

I need a new water pump due to leak around gasket. I figre I might as well replace the pump with 73000 miles on car. What brand should I go with?

Thank you
Dan
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 02:43 PM
  #2  
sticky's Avatar
sticky
Thread Starter
5th Gear
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: hebron In
Default

Sorry, It is a 1988
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 04:16 PM
  #3  
Aardwolf's Avatar
Aardwolf
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 13,943
Likes: 705
From: WI
Default

Unless it's bad, I'd leave it till it is. Mine went bad and left me plenty of warning. It started making a scraping noise and there was a lot of slop in the pulley. Stewart is a good brand. I have an Edelbrock in mine. Be sure to get a Corvette pump, it is reverse rotation.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 04:30 PM
  #4  
MikeC4's Avatar
MikeC4
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 4
From: Austin Texas
Default

OEM ==> AC Delco. $65 from "thepartsladi" for your '88

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-85...9112QQtcZphoto

Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 05:16 PM
  #5  
sticky's Avatar
sticky
Thread Starter
5th Gear
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: hebron In
Default

Thanks for the info. I am going to give them a try.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 05:20 PM
  #6  
MikeC4's Avatar
MikeC4
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 4
From: Austin Texas
Default

Originally Posted by sticky
Thanks for the info. I am going to give them a try.
I have done alot of business with them. They are great to deal with, and if by chance you get a defective product, they will exchange, no questions asked. Take a look at their Ebay feedback!! One of the best in the biz.

Good Luck with your WP install.

Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 05:47 PM
  #7  
sticky's Avatar
sticky
Thread Starter
5th Gear
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: hebron In
Default

Considering how much cheaper their prices are, I want to order the front and rear combo package set of ceramic ac delco brake shoes for $139. I would also like to get a set of rotors. Should I just get the basic ac delco set of front and rear for $150

Sorry, I am new and would like a vote of confidence or a recamendation for something else.

Thanks
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 05:58 PM
  #8  
Clay Assassin's Avatar
Clay Assassin
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,056
Likes: 2
From: Elgin Il
Default

78 bucks at my local autozone. Out the door.

But the job sucks pulling it.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 06:37 PM
  #9  
MikeC4's Avatar
MikeC4
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 4
From: Austin Texas
Default

Originally Posted by sticky
Considering how much cheaper their prices are, I want to order the front and rear combo package set of ceramic ac delco brake shoes for $139. I would also like to get a set of rotors. Should I just get the basic ac delco set of front and rear for $150

Sorry, I am new and would like a vote of confidence or a recamendation for something else.

Thanks
You will get all kinds of recommendations on rotors, brake pads, etc. etc. I am just one of those folks who likes to stick with OEM parts unless they have a known troubled history. You usually can't go wrong with AC Delco.

Can your rotors just be turned, or are they worn past the safety thickness rating??

Looks like you are new to CF...if yes...then welcome to the

Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 06:53 PM
  #10  
sticky's Avatar
sticky
Thread Starter
5th Gear
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: hebron In
Default

It can be very stressful when you see antifreeze on the floor when you are new.

Thanks for all the help.

The front rotors are done and the rear can be turned.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 07:37 PM
  #11  
MikeC4's Avatar
MikeC4
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 4
From: Austin Texas
Default

Originally Posted by sticky
It can be very stressful when you see antifreeze on the floor when you are new.

Thanks for all the help.

The front rotors are done and the rear can be turned.

and more stressful if you have a 92-96 with an Optispark sitting underneath the WP !!

Reply

Get notified of new replies

To water pump





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:26 AM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE