06-06-2011, 11:14 AM
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Actually, do the motor mount when you do the water pump as it is easier when you have the hose off. do the thermostat too while you're in there.
And yeah, lots of maintenance work on these cars. All part of the fun. If it's not fun for you then you may have picked the wrong car. My wife's Corolla requires almost no maintenance at all.
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06-06-2011, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark_T
Actually, do the motor mount when you do the water pump as it is easier when you have the hose off. do the thermostat too while you're in there.
And yeah, lots of maintenance work on these cars. All part of the fun. If it's not fun for you then you may have picked the wrong car. My wife's Corolla requires almost no maintenance at all.
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I like to wrench, don't get me wrong, guess I just got a little overwhelmed with the coolant tank and AOS back to back. But from what I've heard, these jobs are particularly tough.
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06-06-2011, 01:58 PM
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Each of us went through the same thing when we bought our 10+ yr old cars. Catching up the maintenance and fixing the things that need to be fixed is time consuming and expensive - at first. After you get over the hump, you'll be amazed and as delighted with the car as the rest of us.
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06-06-2011, 03:12 PM
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Wrenching may be a PITA, but at least you can do it and think of the money you're saving. Labor up here is over $100/hr. Good luck and get out there and enjoy your car.
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06-06-2011, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Gforrest2
Wrenching may be a PITA, but at least you can do it and think of the money you're saving. Labor up here is over $100/hr. Good luck and get out there and enjoy your car.
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Yeah, the money i've saved definitely makes it worth it. Was reading that some people have paid $1200+ for the tank replacement and $700+ for the AOS.
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06-06-2011, 07:09 PM
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Water pump spindle - when it goes it goes.
Good to get it done. I changed the s-belt and not a sound from the pump.
About 50 miles later I heard a noise and then 20 miles later it completely broke off.
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06-06-2011, 07:15 PM
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Went through the same thing (as others have stated). You go through this "what did I get myself into???" phase, followed by a "it's a porsche, why am I replacing ??", followed by a quick search on the forum and obtaining a handy DIY where others have previously trekked, followed by the daily smile when you leave the office and walk to your car, knowing that your day isn't quite over yet.. and then you grin.
...something like that.
it gets better. mucccchhhh better!
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06-06-2011, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by urban_legend
I changed the s-belt and not a sound from the pump.
About 50 miles later I heard a noise and then 20 miles later it completely broke off.
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I guess there isn't a way to know for sure, but I wonder if the tighter, new belt, pushed the already weak water pump over the edge?
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06-06-2011, 03:22 PM
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In my experience, that coolant tank is the worst job. Not complicated but man did my arms look like I just got in a loosing fight with baby tiger...
Hang in there. I just got the water pump and plan to do it next week. I would go for the LN thermostat. It's pricey but way worth it in terms of keeping the engine cool....
Good luck...
-John
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06-06-2011, 03:23 PM
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I will say I am more impressed when someone does it themselves
on a DIY job/maintenance procedure on their Pcar
than hearing how much they spent to have it done @ dealer
don't get me wrong ...not all jobs/DIY's r easy
but its nice to c others r doing it 4 the love of their Pcar.
kudos to the other forum members who help every1 out
with advice/ shortcuts etc.
tackle what ur comfortable with....save some money
get to know ur car inside out.
OR drive a corolla...... lol
My 2 cents
Chris
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06-06-2011, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by san rensho
I like to wrench, don't get me wrong, guess I just got a little overwhelmed with the coolant tank and AOS back to back. But from what I've heard, these jobs are particularly tough.
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There is definitely a learning curve with these cars and lots of insider shortcuts. Download a posted DIY before you begin your next project and it will go a lot quicker. With a little experience the AOS and coolant tank can be changed out in around 2hrs each.
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