Electric Water Pump
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Mine did not, it didn't even leak. It made noise for two weeks before it even blew the fuse, to me that was ample warning. That was after 4 years, 3 months and 24,000 miles. The brand was CSI, now CSR.
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Now, with an ewp, no longer driven by the cam, can I also switch over to a better timing chain set up? Any recommendations?part#'s, brands,etc. And is it also necessary to block off the hole from where the waterpump gear sprocket was in the block?
the timing chain I have heard recommended is THIS one. I plan to run it when I install my ewp and cam
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Mine did not, it didn't even leak. It made noise for two weeks before it even blew the fuse, to me that was ample warning. That was after 4 years, 3 months and 24,000 miles. The brand was CSI, now CSR.
Now, with an ewp, no longer driven by the cam, can I also switch over to a better timing chain set up? Any recommendations?part#'s, brands,etc. And is it also necessary to block off the hole from where the waterpump gear sprocket was in the block?
You'll be fine just swapping in a new stock timing chain. No need to spend the cash on a double roller/heavy duty style.
Not necessary. Some people have used a freeze plug to block it off while others have left it open. I left it open and have no problems.
I'm put a Cloyes double roller that one guy posted a link to above. There is no need to plug the hole on the block, just plug the hole on the timing chain cover with either a Freeze plug or weld the hole up...
Five years later it hasn't leaked a bit! 
Bolo I have a brand new stock chain Ill let go for like 25bucks if you want it.
Badhawk hell ya!! An extra 10hp never hurt anyone!!!
2xr95z28 does your timing cover fit without trimming?
Badhawk hell ya!! An extra 10hp never hurt anyone!!!
2xr95z28 does your timing cover fit without trimming?
Last edited by AChotrod; Jan 6, 2009 at 08:54 PM.