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Topic: Water Pump

Posted By: Romeo
Subject: Water Pump
Date Posted: 28 November 2008 at 3:45pm

I was hoping one of you could help me. My car recently began over-heating, especially quickly when it was moving slowly or not-at-all. Seeing as how speed managed to keep it cool, I vetoed the idea that the radiator was to blame (although I suppose that's the next thing to look out for), which left me staring down at the water pump. Pretty much, all I'm wondering is:

Based upon this generalized statement, does it sound like a mangled water pump? The belt is fine, and the weep hole is ok, although there's not much pressure is the system, it's completely topped up and I can occasionally hear a rough, scratchy noise from behind when the engine is shut off.

If so, does anyone know what's necessary to replace a water pump? Should I not try to do it at home?

If it is possible to do at home, could anyone help me out a little?

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Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan.

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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 28 November 2008 at 8:45pm

If you are a half decent mechanic, you can do it at home with Basic power tools. Just make sure you have a full socket set and lots of time. It can be done in as short as 2hrs by a person that knows how to do it. However for a first timer, give yourself a full weekend to learn how to do it.

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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6
Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.

Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 28 November 2008 at 9:13pm

Sounds sooper dooper. Thanks a ton! Any chance you think it is indeed the water pump?

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Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan.

Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 28 November 2008 at 11:51pm

Romeo, you need to be following http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/096658.html - This thread at PFF.

Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 30 November 2008 at 12:58am

Hm... I don't know. I mean, the coolant lines do get hot, which they claim is a sign to look somewhere else, but I swore it was that bloody pump. Like I said, every now and then I hear a thump (not a backfire) come from where the waterpump is located approximately. Oh well, I have one on order, and even if it's something totally different and my pump is fine, I'll only be out $50. I just pray it's not the radiator. Although more and more, I'm starting to suspect it is (The radiator will start to steam up if the car overheats for a couple of minutes).

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Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan.

Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 03 December 2008 at 3:59pm

Hey, I have the pump now if anyone could explain roughly what to do, I'd appreciate it.

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Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan.