Should I replace my water pump?
02-12-2006, 08:51 PM
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Should I replace my water pump? I have the Vette apart doing a Heads/Cam swap, and I obviously have the water pump off. The pump on my SS started leaking at 45K, and the Vette JUST hit 30K before I put it away for the winter. Should I replace it since its off and it is a SERIOUS pain in the *** to replace on a C5 compared to an F-body once the car is back together?
02-13-2006, 12:33 AM
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I'd say the one from your Camaro is a freak for going out at 45k! My 98 pump has 114k on it. I would not replace it untill it looked like ole faithfull.
This is completly relative however considering how much stuff i work on and how much i enjoy working on it. Also relative to the fact i'm a poor college kid who's broker than the 10 commandments.
This is completly relative however considering how much stuff i work on and how much i enjoy working on it. Also relative to the fact i'm a poor college kid who's broker than the 10 commandments.
02-13-2006, 02:48 PM
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My stock water pump died on my 2002 Firehawk @ 40k miles. After that I went on my polishing spree and polished a replacement.
Id buy a new one from Napa. They cost $140 and are the same OE manufacturer. Might as well if you can pop for that amount.
Id buy a new one from Napa. They cost $140 and are the same OE manufacturer. Might as well if you can pop for that amount.
02-13-2006, 03:51 PM
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MOST waterpumps don't actually leak on the LS motors it is the gaskets that go out. may gaskets were leaking at 45k when I parked mine this winter. But I only replaces all of mine cause I have GMPP extended warrenty and I work at a dealership so I just got the parts for free
