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Dec 4, 2006 | 10:20 PM

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.

Dec 4, 2006 | 10:49 PM

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yes you can and it's very simple

Dec 4, 2006 | 10:55 PM

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water pump is a cakewalk

Dec 4, 2006 | 11:00 PM

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

Dec 4, 2006 | 11:22 PM

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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???

Dec 4, 2006 | 11:23 PM

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

Dec 4, 2006 | 11:30 PM

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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