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Old 04-03-2015, 08:14 AM   #1
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Not sure of the P/N's ....sorry.

First off, I did my WP/thermostat on a lift a few months ago. It was a very easy job.

I had already done my motor mount and because of that, knew it was easy to remove and would facilitate making the WP job easier. If you go that route, go ahead and replace the mount. I doubt its bad at 25K miles but at 45K, I doubt it'd be any good! Of course, the way you rack up mileage, 20K miles might take you another 20 years!

FYI,
I loosened the upper WP bolts from inside the car before raising it up. I also remove the belt.
After getting the car on the lift and the coolant drained, I supported the motor and removed the motor mount. If you are replacing hoses, This would be the time to remove the old ones.

Loosen the remainder of the WP bolts and set them down in their correct orientation.
Remove the pump
Remove Thermostat

Wash, rinsem repeat.

FYI, my WP had 122K miles and I had a slight leak. After inspection on the lift, the leak appeared to be coming from one of the bolts. Given the low torque for WP bolts, I'd bet I could have retorqued and been done.

The WP bearing showed no play and spun easily. all the vains were in tact as well.

When replacing your sertentine belt, spin the roller bearings and alternator to check for noise, play.
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