Water pump replacing.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'09
Water pump replacing.
Looks like I may need a water pump. Anyone have an ideal on pump costs and anything special about installing one (can a backyard mechanic do this?)
1998 6-spd.
Thanks for any help, or advice :cheers:
1998 6-spd.
Thanks for any help, or advice :cheers:
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'09
Re: Water pump replacing. (ICULUKN-C5)
:seeya Hey Glenn.
How much do those pumps run?
Went to Firebird on the road course...time for damage control now :(
How much do those pumps run?
Went to Firebird on the road course...time for damage control now :(
Melting Slicks
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From: Spring, TX
Re: Water pump replacing. (Scratch)
Order a stock pump and gaskets from Ken Fichtner Chevrolet. It is like a $150 give or take a little.
The one major problem on the early C5's is the gaskets and if you have a leak that is what is likely leaking. The old gasket material is a major PIA to remove. Be prepared with a plastic scraper and some gasket removal gunk. The new gaskets are much better.
I replaced mine last year after 100,000 miles.
The one major problem on the early C5's is the gaskets and if you have a leak that is what is likely leaking. The old gasket material is a major PIA to remove. Be prepared with a plastic scraper and some gasket removal gunk. The new gaskets are much better.
I replaced mine last year after 100,000 miles.
Le Mans Master
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From: Arizona
Re: Water pump replacing. (Scratch)
not sure how much the pumps are... somewhere in the 550 range I think. Call extreme tomorrow, they will hook you up. What other 'damage' did you do to the car??? Hope you didnt mess up that pretty hood.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'09
Re: Water pump replacing. (ICULUKN-C5)
The hoods is fine...alot of rubber flying around :D Also have a power steering fluid leak...can't tell where it's coming from...to low to get under tonight :lol:
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Re: Water pump replacing. (Scratch)
Electric water pump is almost 600 dollars with shipping...
a stock water pump is around 160 dollars..it includes a new 190 stat and it's about a 45 minute to a hour job... its basically, remove the air bridge, serpintine belt, heater hoses, radiator hoses, and a few bolts.. just be sure to use the proper torque settings, and use anti seize thread compound..
a stock water pump is around 160 dollars..it includes a new 190 stat and it's about a 45 minute to a hour job... its basically, remove the air bridge, serpintine belt, heater hoses, radiator hoses, and a few bolts.. just be sure to use the proper torque settings, and use anti seize thread compound..
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