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    Ongoing water pump problem

    Conclusion Well, it turns out I was almost there. The dealer replaced the water outlet gasket and thermostat (again) because even on my third try I still didn't get the thermostat to sit correctly. Once they achieved a proper seal with the new gasket and thermostat all was good...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    Tow truck on the way Clearly I am too much of an incompetent buffoon to solve this problem, though I do thank everyone for their input. Unfortunately after every fix I attempt, I end up with the same problem. Even when burping the system the car overheated (and never produced heat inside) -...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    That aftermarket water outlet was a total POS. Factory one looked good so it is back on now. Re-burping right now, though I see steam coming out again so I'm not sure this is accomplishing what I need, unfortunately. I watched steam come out from the left (passenger) side of the water...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    One last attempt before calling it a day... I took inventory on what I had for parts, between what I had before I began this massive cluster f**k and what I have purchased in the numerous trips to assorted auto stores. The original water outlet looks good after cleaning it up. At least...
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    After hours parts in upstate New York?

    Is there anywhere that I can get car parts after 9pm in Upstate New York? I live in the Syracuse area but driving to Rochester or Albany wouldn't be out of the question when I urgently need a part in the evening. It seems like everything useful in Syracuse is closed by 9pm, if not earlier...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    Grrr.... I bought two more water outlet gaskets after my wife got home from work (had to wait for her car). I went out to the car after dinner and found that the Autozone water outlet that I bought yesterday cracked into two pieces. Of course by the time I found that all the parts stores in...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    I double checked this one last time I removed the water outlet - the spring side of the thermostat is on the engine side of the outlet. I'll check the condition of the new thermostat and make sure it isn't warped. It looked good before I put it in but it wouldn't surprise me at this point...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    Yes, there is a trail when I'm moving slowly (like pulling into the garage). Of course I have to wait for the steam / smoke to dissipate first so I can see the trail. I also see small amounts of antifreeze puddled on top of the block, right behind the water pump (which is right below the...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    Wow, I had no idea. The tube usually just says "allow to air dry until it becomes somewhat tacky, then press together and torque to specification". Anyways, I just put it together after letting it dry about an hour in the garage (garage temp around 55F). I'll give everything a little time...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    no dice Sounds very likely to me. Best I can tell, yes the coolant leak is from the bottom of the water outlet. I may have been too vague; I was using the RTV to hold the gasket in place on the water outlet, while still using a gasket as well. However, I did previously have the...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    **** **** **** **** **** Well I bought the water outlet, and replaced that on my car. I did the thermostat as well and used RTV black for both sides of the gasket. Tightened the hell out of both bolts on that and things looked good for a little while. Then I went to drive to work and the...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    Ooops, perhaps I am teh stoopid. Somehow in the process of replacing the water pump and all four hoses I did not replace the thermostat. I purchased one, but did not see one while changing these parts out and hence did not install a new one. I'll have to check the book again and see where...
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    Ongoing water pump problem

    I just replaced my water pump today. I suspected based on the noise, leakage, and steam that I needed a new pump. I did all four hoses at the same time. I applied RTV to the pump gasket before wrenching it in. Then I started my car after re-filling the coolant, and did not notice the...
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    Water pump dead / how bad to replace?

    Arrrgh! Well I have now spent about 6hours, plus around $200 worth of parts (not including cost of gas in my wife's car to get them), and I am, at best, in the same situation I was in before. I find that I am still leaking antifreeze like a sieve. A little bit of steam comes out from under...
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    Water pump dead / how bad to replace?

    I had previously suspected that the leak was from the coolant reservoir - I ordered a replacement for it but never got around to putting it in (I guess I'll do it now, with the water pump while I have the coolant drained). Thanks for confirming my suspicion, I wanted to make sure I wasn't...
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    Water pump dead / how bad to replace?

    One last thing - I didn't see anyone say whether or not they thought my diagnosis was accurate. I'm getting high pitched squealing noises (change with engine speed) at various times while driving, and I had steam coming from under the hood when I got home on Monday. Might also be worth...
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    Water pump dead / how bad to replace?

    This is probably the first significant repair I've done on this car in the 5 years I've owned it, not including electrical gremlins that I've worked on. Up until now I've only done oil changes and brake jobs. I have the Haynes manual and the process seems pretty straightforward, though...
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    Water pump dead / how bad to replace?

    I think the water pump on my 95GT is dead or dying. I was getting high pitched squealing noises that varied with engine speed, and I had a puddle of coolant under my car when I parked at home (plus vapor coming out from under the hood). How difficult is it to replace the water pump? I...
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    Best cruise speed for mpg?

    I think another question that should be considered in this matter is how fuel consumption relates to engine speed. I pose this question because I do not know the answer myself: Does a single full stroke of the engine use the same volume of fuel at 4000 rpm as it does at 1000 rpm? I guess I...
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    Best cruise speed for mpg?

    I was watching my tach and speedometer today on my drive in (while on the freeway). I then plotted the values against each other and found: Which shows actually a pretty linear curve. I then corrected for speed (since I haven't changed out the speedometer gear for my 4.10 rear end gears)...
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