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Water pump replacement 200 1989

posted by  uc4me on  Thu Jan 22 05:06 CST 2004
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Yesterday I noticed the sweet sweet smell of antifreeze as I pulled away from a stop light, got home and looked under the hood and it appears that the water pump is leaking out of the front seal. The bearing seems fine (no play when I tried to wiggle the fan and what not. I purchased a Bosch replacement pump at my local Pep Boys (new, not remanufactured) and plan on installing it tomorrow evening.

Just wondering if there are tips or quirks that I'll need to know about to ensure a speedy recovery for my ailing brick.








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    Water pump replacement 200 1989

    posted by  darmstrong on  Thu Jan 22 14:37 CST 2004
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    How's your timing belt? You're got a good start on that job too, if it needs doing.

    One warning: Be careful not to drop any of the pump nuts down inside the timing belt cover (maybe stuff a rag into the opening)? I dropped one in, and tried unsuccessfully to fish it out with a magnet. I took my chances and left it in there. Luckily it didn't jam against the timing belt and chew it up.








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    Water pump replacement 200 1989

    posted by  pageda on  Thu Jan 22 13:15 CST 2004
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    It would also be a good time to replace the thermostat, hoses and belts if you need to. Dan
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    85 245 M46 189K, 92 245 A70 116K








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    Water pump replacement 200 1989

    posted by  cbremski on  Thu Jan 22 06:35 CST 2004
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    In addition to what kurt said, when I did mine last weekend, I started to put the bottom seal (return hose, metal red thingy) on wrong, then caught it and corrected it. Place it over the tube then push the bottom part of the pump onto it, once you tighten all the bolts down you will be fine, I had put it in the pump first and if I would have continued it may have ruined the seal.

    Also, the front of the pump has 4 double sided threaded screws, use a vice grips to twist each one out and re-install on your new water pump, then you can put the fan and belts back on!

    It took me about 30 min to realize that I needed to use THOSE screws, not the ones I just purchased from the hardware store!

    Chuck
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      Water pump replacement 200 1989

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      posted by  Alex Z on  Thu Jan 22 13:24 CST 2004
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      I find it easier to install the studs with two nuts, and you run less risk of damaging the threads (not that anything on the water pump is all that delicate..).

      - alex








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    Water pump replacement 200 1989

    posted by  Kkurt on  Thu Jan 22 06:13 CST 2004
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    press the waterpump firmly against the upper seal while before tightening the nuts

    you can use a prying bar for this to obtain this force upwards
    because some holes are lightly slotted to give a little upward movement

    also before installingn check the seal of the metal 1/4" return tube(interior)
    this metal tube is held in place with one nut
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    240 '88 B200K 275+kkm virgo,Phoenix Gold ampli, Focal door speakers, debadged, 6 rear red lights







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