water pump replacement

[mikesz]

I have done my water pump twice. First time I replaced the thermostat, coolant and front motor mount. Second time I added a center S radiator. I have a 99. It depends on how handy you are. Also, I burp the system and have done it twice always works fine. Bought one of those gadgets that works off the compressor. Personally didnt like it and sold it. Burp process works fine for me and easy to do. If you replace the motor mount getting to the water pump is much easier but you need to support the engine and get under the car to remove it and have new motormount pressed in. If you dont do motor mount you will need a 10 mm swivel head which will JUST fit in to remove the bottom bolt. Not impossible. Its nothing compared to retrofitting the power brake booster with the sealed bellows. I think that was the most awful job I have done to my care since owning it.