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Old May 13, 2004 | 01:44 AM
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I've read on several posts that the waterpump seems to have a 60k mile expectancy. Well, wouldn't you know, 61,157 on my odometer and bang!!Like clockwork, shades of old faithful. Hmmmm, wonder how long she'll be outta service? And wouldn't ya know it, I just got a digital camera......
Wish us luck!
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Old May 13, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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You can change a water pump on these cars in an hour.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 08:49 AM
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You can change a water pump on these cars in an hour.
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90 minutes if your a first timer...
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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You know, I've thought about doing this as a preventative measure...mine is an original at 68,000. I looked at the engine and a chilton book and it looks like a nightmare! I can handle a lot, but it sure looks like it's a huge job. :confused:
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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Nah,
It's a piece-a-cake.............

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Old May 13, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Thanks guys for the vote of confidence, my dad works at firestone(no jokes!!lol) and they are tackling it right now. Hope to have her back soon. :yesnod:
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Old May 14, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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You can change a water pump on these cars in an hour.
Yeah, not a big deal at all. Good time to consider a Meziere conversion too!
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