I've been wanting to replace the water pump ever since I estimated it was about ten years old. There's been a new Pierburg pump sitting in the trunk for a few months, but I always had something else to do. Today, I finally got around to it. It was a relief to see that the old pump still looked great.
I've done the job enough times that it's pretty easy for me, but I still went slowly and enjoyed working outside in the unseasonably warm December weather.
I had planned to replace the serpentine belt while I was there, but when I put a standard belt on, I realized that I needed a smaller belt due to the under-drive pulley. Now I need to do a quick search of the forum to see what size people are using.
