Z28LS1camaroguy

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if i can install headers by myself, can i install a water pump by myself with no problem by following the guide on LS1howto.com???? ive got tools but is it easy to do???? im just replacing it with a new stock pump, came with all the gaskets so thats covered and i have rtv high temp silicone.

NviouSS

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yes you can and it's very simple

GregWS6&z28

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water pump is a cakewalk

Justin00SS

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can prolly do a t-stat while you are in there.

Z28LS1camaroguy

iTrader: (3)

well i dont have the money for that right now since i had to buy a new pump, but how long would it take and also do i just put one full thing of coolant in and then fill the rest up with water???

Z28LS1camaroguy

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and do i really need a torque wrench or can i just tighten it down really good???

stripes1987

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ive never used a torque wrench to tighten the water pump down and yes with the coolant and the best is to use the gm dexcool you can get from advanced

Z28LS1camaroguy

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so about a hour to two hours of work??and all i need basically is a 10mm wrench, 3 inch extension, thread lock and some coolant.

NviouSS

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i changed the gaskets on my water pump in about an hour.

Z28LS1camaroguy

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do i have to flush the system or just drain it and then do the install and refill??

blkbird

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Flushing it is up to you depending on how many miles are on the car. I have always just drained and refilled.