update;
So after getting in there and taking the pump off....
My original pump was fine, bearing was good, vanes were all intact, but I still replaced it with the new Duralast with its metal impeller. (thanks to AK for doing the research on that!)
Glad I did this though, cause look at the shape of my old belt?!?! replaced it immediately!!!!
Super easy install, I wouldnt recommend the Pedro method of dropping the front engine mount, the pelican way was very easy, and I have pretty big hands and easily reached that PITA bolt.
slowly been running the bubbles out of the system, if you can swing it, im sure that vacuum makes life much easier!
It really is a very easy install, i liked it better than the WP install on my 69 jeep, as my knuckles were not cheese grated by the radiator!
the most annoying part of it all, was my helper. She figured out I couldnt move very fast,so my face was constantly licked... oh so helpful
