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Re: "Water pump is purported to have been replaced about 10K ago." If it is assumed that included a new timing belt then what caused it to break so soon or did it strip teeth? What brand was it? Was there a bad oil seal that contaminated the new belt with oil? Seized roller? Over/under tightened? Just curious. Sounds like a fun project and great learning experience for a 20 year old.

+1 on fuel hoses if they are original; they can deteriorate and develop cracks from the inside from the alcohol in today's fuel. Modern fuel hose has a barrier liner. Be sure to get fuel injection rated hose such as Gates Barricade rated to 225psi working pressure. Have fun.