Time for the Water Pump, 2 wrench job...

[Mark_T]

Originally Posted by linderpat

Did you also lower the engine to do this job? I just looked at the tutorial in Pedro's Garage, and that's what he does. If so, 4 hours is a crazy fast! It would take me that long just to figure out how to lower the engine.

Seriously? All you do is disconnect the front mount and lower the motor with the scissor jack that you put there to support it with the mount removed. It does make access easier.

[SpikeJr]

Well, new pump arrived today. Not too bad of a job. Having a flex 10mm socket is mandatory. Lol. Old pump bearing must have let go. You can see from the pic that the impeller isn't centered anymore, and several fins were chewed up as it wobbled / failed. My concern is having lots of small pieces in the system. Any thoughts on a power flush at this point? Pieces are not metallic so that's a small consolation...