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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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I have a 2000 C5 MN6 and am looking to replace the water pump. Can't seem to find a DIY thread on doing the job. How hard a job is it and what are, if any, pitfalls to watch out for? Any help, suggestions is greatly appreciated.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Try to find the install instructions for the electric water pump and that will tell you how to pull it off.

It's not hard to do if you're mechanically inclined. Just 6 bolts, a couple of hoses. Only PITA part is you have to be all leaned over the car's fenders to get at it. And also the old gaskets took forever to clean!
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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[QUOTE=ericdwong;1569623329]Try to find the install instructions for the electric water pump and that will tell you how to pull it off.

Thanks I'll try to find that thread.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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ls1howto.com has a great write up on electric water pump install. That should work very well for you.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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not bad, might wanna flush coolant while your doing - belt/6 bolts to remove it - cant remember if the TB has to come off or not since mine was off when i did mine for cam swap.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Thanks everyone for the responses. That mention of Ls1howto is right on time!
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