So yeah, I changed my water pump today.

[FrustratedUser]

The pump took a dump and started leaking. $37 + coolant + a few hours and I'm on the road again.

As usual 9 out of 10 screws are easy to remove but the 10'th ment removing the alternator and the pump for the power steering.

 

[Baked]

You the man now, dawg.

 

[Flash1969]

DIY FTW

Saved yourself some $$$ :thumbsup:

 

[I Saw OJ]

Theres always one screw thats a PITA

Feels good looking back when its all finished on a job well done though.

 

[chambersc]

Originally posted by: I Saw OJ
Theres always one screw thats a PITA

Feels good looking back when its all finished on a job well done though.

i know what u fvcking mean! there was this one screw in the lower part that was a BITCH to unscrew. could only get like a very minor unscrew per turn.

 

[DurocShark]

:thumbsup:

That woulda been a $250+ visit to the shop if you hadn't done it yourself.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
As usual 9 out of 10 screws are easy to remove but the 10'th ment removing the alternator and the pump for the power steering.

That's always the case, isn't it? Either that, or the threading or bolt edges are worn beyond removal...

Ah, auto repair...

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

i thought you were talking about a computer watercooling pump at first

 

[j00fek]

Originally posted by: Flash1969
DIY FTW

Saved yourself some $$$ :thumbsup:

QFT

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: I Saw OJ
Theres always one screw thats a PITA

Feels good looking back when its all finished on a job well done though.

That and scraping all the old gasket material off the engine block. That's always good for a few scraped knuckles.

 

[jupiter57]

Good for You!
I've always done all my own mechanic work, even re-built a transmission in a BroncoII once, just read the manual! Worked perfectly.
Saved a buttload of money this way.
But as I age & get slower/ arthritic, I tend to let the pros handle the big stuff.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: DurocShark
:thumbsup:

That woulda been a $250+ visit to the shop if you hadn't done it yourself.

That's what I estimated too.


It feels really good to get it done. Scraping old gaskets took arond 2 hours or so. Figuring out how the fsck the powewr steering pump was mounted took some time to. Not to mention putting that SOB back. Aaaargh what a pain LOL.
The Haynes manual was a help but since it covers cars between '86 to '00 or so all descriptions were not 100% accurate.

It's the GM 3800 Series II V6. Cheap spares FTW!

It's been running great. No leaks so far.
Strange how some good-ole DIY auto repair gives you a feel of accomplishment. I felt better doing this than finishing up drawings at work LOL.

:beer:

 

[imported_LoKe]

I hope to God it isn't a plastic impeller. =p

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: LoKe
I hope to God it isn't a plastic impeller. =p

No it's 100% metal. It was nothing wrong with the impeller part of the pump it was just leaking through the bearing/axle. Severe play and it leaked ~1 quart / 15 miles or so.

 

[tbike06]

Thats a lot better than replacing a headlight.

 

[Amplifier]

im confused are we talking about computers itt or no

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: Amplifier
im confused are we talking about computers itt or no

Cars.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Amplifier
im confused are we talking about computers itt or no

Since when does computers come with a 3.8l pushrod V6 made by GM?

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Amplifier
im confused are we talking about computers itt or no

 

[MasterAndCommander]

:beer: :thumbsup:

 

[Brutuskend]

Good on ya!

Feel like doing my timing chain?

Please!

I can do it, I just don't WANT to....

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Amplifier
im confused are we talking about computers itt or no

Since when does computers come with a 3.8l pushrod V6 made by GM?

Or power steering fluid, unless you're playing some pretty damn realistic Need for Speed. :laugh:

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Amplifier
im confused are we talking about computers itt or no

Since when does computers come with a 3.8l pushrod V6 made by GM?

Or power steering fluid, unless you're playing some pretty damn realistic Need for Speed. :laugh:

That would be some seriously cool Force-Feedback LOL.

 

[ruffilb]

Originally posted by: iwantanewcomputer
i thought you were talking about a computer watercooling pump at first

He's not?

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Good on ya!

Feel like doing my timing chain?

Please!

I can do it, I just don't WANT to....

Honestly..... I probably could do it but I filled my 'auto repair quota' for a while.