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pothole · 11-07-2013, 02:44 PM

I did not do it when I DIY'ed a new pump and stat about 2.5 years and 35,000 miles ago. I have not had to top up the coolant since, so I would therefore surmise that neither is leaking!

Just make sure all the surfaces are good and clean and use new gaskets, obviously!

11-07-2013, 02:44 PM	#2
pothole Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK Posts: 874	I did not do it when I DIY'ed a new pump and stat about 2.5 years and 35,000 miles ago. I have not had to top up the coolant since, so I would therefore surmise that neither is leaking! Just make sure all the surfaces are good and clean and use new gaskets, obviously! __________________ Manual '00 3.2 S Arctic Silver