Need to replace water pump...what else?

[Mike_944]

While I'm in there what else should I replace??

Any good sites for parts?

[mhariush]

Why are you changing the water pump? You have to undo the timing belt so might as well do a timing belt change if you haven't done it recently. And you might as well change all the front seals too while you're at it. And you're changing the thermostat too I guess?

This site (Pelican Parts) is pretty good for parts... just click the "New Parts Catalog" up top

[John_AZ]

Mike,

Pelican?

Begin with the waterpump , new or quality rebuilt, none of the cheap ebay China crap.

FOES-Front Of Engine Seals --- Pelican sells a kit.

New belt rollers and belts.

Clean the cooling system and radiator-do not use a full bottle of HD Prestone flush or similiar. Use half strength.

Test for coolant leaks before you remove the WP with a pressure tester to find pinhole leaks. 10 pounds pressure max.

New heater control valve and hoses

New thermostat and fan relay. Antifreeze.

Anything you break along the way...

J_AZ

[John_AZ]

and....

WP bolt installation kit



If your WP bolts are rusted, be prepared to drill out if one snaps off. A right angle drill attachment may work.
You may also need to replace the block threads.

Block off plate "O" ring

If the WP comes with the "Green" seal ----no sealant is required. It is on the gasket already.

If the WP comes with the black seal-- use a sealant like Permatex Hylomar or ...



J_AZ

[CHICKS]

Buy from Zims, much better prices, and better customer service.

[VirginiaF1]

Originally Posted by John_AZ

Begin with the waterpump , new or quality rebuilt, none of the cheap ebay China crap.

FOES-Front Of Engine Seals --- Pelican sells a kit.

New belt rollers and belts.

Clean the cooling system and radiator-do not use a full bottle of HD Prestone flush or similiar. Use half strength.

Test for coolant leaks before you remove the WP with a pressure tester to find pinhole leaks. 10 pounds pressure max.

New heater control valve and hoses

New thermostat and fan relay. Antifreeze.

Anything you break along the way...

J_AZ

Originally Posted by John_AZ

and....

WP bolt installation kit



If your WP bolts are rusted, be prepared to drill out if one snaps off. A right angle drill attachment may work.
You may also need to replace the block threads.

Block off plate "O" ring

If the WP comes with the "Green" seal ----no sealant is required. It is on the gasket already.

If the WP comes with the black seal-- use a sealant like Permatex Hylomar or ...



J_AZ

Recommended for PelicanWiki... Good on ya mate.

[Paul_Heery]

Originally Posted by John_AZ

Anything you break along the way...J_AZ

Truer words were never written

[Mike_944]

Thanks everyone for the responses!!

I was hoping to fix my new 944 but this one needs to come first as it's my daily.