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My original water pump failed at 80k. I'm at 143k and since the car is a 2001, I decided to through the whole car. New motor mount, thermostat w/housing, all new hoses, coolant, belt, tune up, oil, change, new filters, air/oil and of course the water pump. While the motor mount is out, the water pump and thermostat housing is the easiest thing in the world to do. The existing water pump was fine. I figured so what, change it any way!
The new water pump has a bad bearing and is squealing from the first start!
The "while you are at it mentality is a very deep rabbit hole". I've been down it!
I learned the hard way "easier" isn't always easier!
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