Water Pump Replacement for 1988
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Water Pump Replacement for 1988
My water pump's weep hole looks like it's dripping, so I need to replace my water pump [1988].
Does anyone know of a link with instructions? I ran a search and didn't find one.
Thanks
Does anyone know of a link with instructions? I ran a search and didn't find one.
Thanks
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Start with this link: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...placement.html
Then you might google: 1988 Corvette water pump replacement.
Should provide you with instructions.
Good luck!
Then you might google: 1988 Corvette water pump replacement.
Should provide you with instructions.
Good luck!
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Wayne88, having done this job 3 times over 20 years on my 88, I find it very helpful on your back if you remove the passenger wheel. Gets you closer to the engine front.
Loosen the gas cap also to make sure you relieve all pressure. The main fuel lines have to be disconnected.
Loosen the gas cap also to make sure you relieve all pressure. The main fuel lines have to be disconnected.
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Not sure if keeping all the parts OEM or weight is your thing.
I bought a standard SMC iron pump for my 86e.
60% Less than the price of an Al unit and runs just the same.
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I bought a standard SMC iron pump for my 86e.
60% Less than the price of an Al unit and runs just the same.
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Wayne88. Your looking at 2 hours in and a little less time going out since you what you removed. Like Cliff noted, there are 2 -10mm bolts at the Air Pump just above the thermostat housing that look impossible to remove easily but with a 10mm socket on the bottom one and a 10mm wrench on the top, it is doable.
If you do this job, get new special tan colored O-rings for the fuel lines. Yes it is a PITA but once you've done this your ready for anything as long as not fixing a electronic part.
If you do this job, get new special tan colored O-rings for the fuel lines. Yes it is a PITA but once you've done this your ready for anything as long as not fixing a electronic part.
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However Had2's time estimate is a bit optimistic.
Also be prepared to invest in other parts that will be very easy to replace.
Hoses, belt, t-stat to name a few.....
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