Water Pump - which one?
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Racer
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Water Pump - which one?
While doing my oil change I noticed that I had a small leak in the area of the water pump. I was told not to really worry; however, I wish to take no chances. We have always done preventive maintenance - taking care of problems before they become major issues. Our Vette is a 99 FRC with 94k. We have taken care of it and drive it on a regular basis.
If I am going to do the water pump I also intend to do the hoses. There are a number of posts on the forum regarding various pumps.
My question - what seems to be the best alternative for the pump and hoses? We intend to keep/drive the car; however, don’t have a pile of money to spend. All suggestions appreciated.
If I am going to do the water pump I also intend to do the hoses. There are a number of posts on the forum regarding various pumps.
My question - what seems to be the best alternative for the pump and hoses? We intend to keep/drive the car; however, don’t have a pile of money to spend. All suggestions appreciated.
Burning Brakes
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If you like ac Delco parts go to rockauto.com
They have everything you need. Newer style pump requires a newer style thermostat and water neck. They have radiator and heater hoses, which as you said, should all be replaced. Just depends on your preferences.
They have everything you need. Newer style pump requires a newer style thermostat and water neck. They have radiator and heater hoses, which as you said, should all be replaced. Just depends on your preferences.
Le Mans Master
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If it matters this is the part # ACDELCO251744
Last edited by helga203; Oct 9, 2020 at 06:02 PM.
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While doing my oil change I noticed that I had a small leak in the area of the water pump. I was told not to really worry; however, I wish to take no chances. We have always done preventive maintenance - taking care of problems before they become major issues. Our Vette is a 99 FRC with 94k. We have taken care of it and drive it on a regular basis.
If I am going to do the water pump I also intend to do the hoses. There are a number of posts on the forum regarding various pumps.
My question - what seems to be the best alternative for the pump and hoses? We intend to keep/drive the car; however, don’t have a pile of money to spend. All suggestions appreciated.
If I am going to do the water pump I also intend to do the hoses. There are a number of posts on the forum regarding various pumps.
My question - what seems to be the best alternative for the pump and hoses? We intend to keep/drive the car; however, don’t have a pile of money to spend. All suggestions appreciated.
More than likely its leaking due to gasket but this is one of those things i change the entire part on.
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This the one I have and still working after 5+ years. I ran my car pretty hard too, ACDelco
Looks like its now $112 as I paid $100 few years back.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-252-846
Looks like its now $112 as I paid $100 few years back.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-252-846
Last edited by My Vette Life; Oct 11, 2020 at 12:41 AM.
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This the one I have and still working after 5+ years. I ran my car pretty hard too, ACDelco
Looks like its now $112 as I paid $100 few years back.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-252-846
Looks like its now $112 as I paid $100 few years back.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-252-846
