Water Pump Leak
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Bentonville, AR
Haha same here, man. I had the exact same leak. Replaced my water pump a couple weeks ago. It's easy, you just have to get a couple things out of the way. Just torque your bolts evenly in a few passes until they're all tight. It was my first time doing one and mine is working perfectly with no leaks :knock on wood:
Teching In
Joined: Aug 2011
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Actually, another pertinent question is which pump is the best option to get? I really didn't find anything definitive in searches, only more questions. I'm reading the LS2 pump replaced the LS1/6 pump, but requires you to pull the pulley out a little? How would I go about that? Does it come with gaskets? I see an Edelbrock mechanical water pump for extra cost. Anyone have experience with it/recommend it? (8862, I think? Or something like that?) The new thermostat design that I'm reading about-what does that mean? I'll compile everything I learn when I buy the pump in a single how-to like I did with the knock sensors...
GM does not offer the LS1 style WP anymore...........but you can get 1 at any auto parts store........the LS2 style thermo is not better or worse......just different...........and of course they dont interchange
Teching In
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Looks like it'll be a NAPA one, then, thanks. I'll do a writeup when I install. Sorry I never posted that video yet...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KMmxYGPxKA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KMmxYGPxKA
Last edited by JekHawkins; Dec 2, 2011 at 01:57 AM. Reason: Video added.
