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tonycarreon · 02-20-2011, 08:03 AM

the polyrib belt replacement is certainly super easy - i'm not mechanically inclined but had no problem doing it myself.

i have not replaced the water pump or thermostat myself. i'm not sure if i will do it or take it somewhere to be done, but pedro has a good writeup on how to do it - as well as how to do a lot of other projects.

i will say that through this forum as well as pedro and mike focke's site i have gained enough knowledge and confidence to tackle some other jobs - namely replacing the alternator, spark plugs and doing my own oil changes. my last oil change i went to a local dealership and "rented" their lift for $11. was a lot nicer than having to lay on my back in the driveway.

the quote for the thermostat is pretty much what i have been given ($359.97 parts & labor).

http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_Water_Pump.html

02-20-2011, 08:03 AM	#12
tonycarreon Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 1,396	the polyrib belt replacement is certainly super easy - i'm not mechanically inclined but had no problem doing it myself. i have not replaced the water pump or thermostat myself. i'm not sure if i will do it or take it somewhere to be done, but pedro has a good writeup on how to do it - as well as how to do a lot of other projects. i will say that through this forum as well as pedro and mike focke's site i have gained enough knowledge and confidence to tackle some other jobs - namely replacing the alternator, spark plugs and doing my own oil changes. my last oil change i went to a local dealership and "rented" their lift for $11. was a lot nicer than having to lay on my back in the driveway. the quote for the thermostat is pretty much what i have been given ($359.97 parts & labor). http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_Water_Pump.html __________________ "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you."