Time to replace the water pump ******DONE!!
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Time to replace the water pump ******DONE!!
Yep it'* leaking. I am going to get at it tonight. I have read the Techinfo material and other topics. My main concern is the motor mount - not sure how difficult that'll be to remove.
I have ordered a water pump. Should that come with a gasket? Is there one needed?
Thanks.
I have ordered a water pump. Should that come with a gasket? Is there one needed?
Thanks.
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Most kits come with a gasket. I'd pop the box open at the parts store and double check though.
Look at this thread here. It was a 1995 SSEi, but it includes a bunch of stuff you'll need to know while making the change.
Look at this thread here. It was a 1995 SSEi, but it includes a bunch of stuff you'll need to know while making the change.
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The motor mount is pretty simple.
Support the motor with a jack (block of wood between jack and oil pan) under the oil pan. Unbolt the PS pump from the engine block, remove the body side of the torque axis mount (yes you'll need to remove passenger tire to do so. Then the engine side of the mount comes off with 3 nuts.
Support the motor with a jack (block of wood between jack and oil pan) under the oil pan. Unbolt the PS pump from the engine block, remove the body side of the torque axis mount (yes you'll need to remove passenger tire to do so. Then the engine side of the mount comes off with 3 nuts.
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i just did one on weds. its not bad at all. theres just several things to move. make sure you clean the old gasket surface really well.
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Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
i just did one on weds. its not bad at all. theres just several things to move. make sure you clean the old gasket surface really well.
Its not a hard job, it just takes time.
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Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
i just did one on weds. its not bad at all. theres just several things to move. make sure you clean the old gasket surface really well.
Its not a hard job, it just takes time.
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Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
i just did one on weds. its not bad at all. theres just several things to move. make sure you clean the old gasket surface really well.
Its not a hard job, it just takes time.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
i just did one on weds. its not bad at all. theres just several things to move. make sure you clean the old gasket surface really well.
Its not a hard job, it just takes time.
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The supercharged series II and the normaily aspirated series I may not be as much work as the supercharged series I, but replacing the water pump on a supercharged '92/'93 is quite a bit of work. It took me roughly 5 1/2 hours for my '93 SSEi, and it was no picnic. I believe the dealership charges 5 or 6 hours of labor to replace the water pump.
In addition to removing the engine mount, you also have to remove the accessory bracket (or at least loosen it enough to move it out of the way). When you look at the design, you'll want to wring the necks of the GM engineers who designed it such that one bolt on the far left of the water pump is hidden behind the accessory bracket.
Good luck..
In addition to removing the engine mount, you also have to remove the accessory bracket (or at least loosen it enough to move it out of the way). When you look at the design, you'll want to wring the necks of the GM engineers who designed it such that one bolt on the far left of the water pump is hidden behind the accessory bracket.
Good luck..
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Thanks for the responses. I am keeping virtually the whole weekend open for this job.
The water pump did come with a cork gasket. Should I also put a thin bead of water pump gasket maker to be on the safe side? I don't want to have to pull it apart again.
The water pump did come with a cork gasket. Should I also put a thin bead of water pump gasket maker to be on the safe side? I don't want to have to pull it apart again.