I've become somewhat of an expert on changing water pumps, because of cheap Chinese pumps.
Seems like even the expensive ones are made in China( motorcraft,edelbrock,ect.)
My next one will be a made in USA ,probably the tuff stuff one.
Does it really matter,I don't think so.Can anyone tell me for sure at what mileage the shaft seal failed on their original factory water pump?
As stubborn as i can be, Im leaning that way. Water pump on these cars is not a difficult job. No real biggie if I do it twice. Crap, thats the story of my life anyway. LolDoes it really matter,I don't think so.
If you just want to change the gasket and see how many miles you can go then go ahead and roll them bones!
I even have a gasket on hand leftover from previous kits.Pull the pump, remove the backing plate, clean the gasket material off and prep the surfaces, install new gaskets and send it.
You just totally jinxed yourself for a broken stud in the timing cover lol.Water pump on these cars is not a difficult job. No real biggie if I do it twice. Crap, thats the story of my life anyway. Lol
Maybe. Although the timing cover was off not long ago because I stripped the block to have the deck shaved. I would have addressed any issues at that time. But you’re right I have not ever separated the pump from the timing cover.You just totally jinxed yourself for a broken stud in the timing cover lol.
Now that’s an idea. Stocking spare parts is definitely in my wheelhouse. I’ve been getting skeptical about parts supply reliability.So, if it's not leaking, and you plan to have to re-do it if you touch it anyhow, just leave it be and have one on the shelf with all the "stuff" ready to go with it.
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