i think i need a waterpump

[Formula Z]

small puddle under my car yesterday morning. actually saw it dripping. after moving the car and it running for a while it quit and hasnt dripped again. it did this to me a couple years ago also and then quit and never did it again til yesterday. would have been nice to change while the engine was out but oh well. anyone have a good one or know where to get a good price on one?

[ktl711]

If it's just going out slowly on you (usually that's how water pumps go -- they just do some weeping first, then it gets worse), you would have time to order a new one or a rebuilt one from Rock Auto. Their prices usually beat everyone. I may have a discount number you could use for them too. PM me if you want me to look for it.

[kammi10]

if its not leaking anymore then why change it?

[Gregs_gsxr]

If it's just going out slowly on you (usually that's how water pumps go -- they just do some weeping first, then it gets worse), you would have time to order a new one or a rebuilt one from Rock Auto. Their prices usually beat everyone. I may have a discount number you could use for them too. PM me if you want me to look for it.

Love Rock Auto !! very fast shipping good quality parts too.

oh and the most important thing wonderful customer service if you ever have to call them for anything

[DETROITMUSCLE]

your car being a 98 has a rebuildable waterpump, only year that had it and they seem to be desirable.

[Formula Z]

good to know. thanks!

[Gregs_gsxr]

your car being a 98 has a rebuildable waterpump, only year that had it and they seem to be desirable.

I learned something new today, thanks thats good info for anyone to know

[Formula Z]

where to find a rebuild kit??

would you trust ebay? heres two new ones. both sellers have excellent feedback

http://compare.ebay.com/like/4001861...=263602_304662

http://compare.ebay.com/like/3802875...=263602_304662

[sman]

You just put your car back together right? Every time ive had my pump off it always leaks the first few times I run it, re tq the pump down and see if it continues to leak.

[Formula Z]

seems like its dripping from inside the pulley, not on the outsides where the gaskets are, but ill try again tomorrow to retorque them

[sman]

Ah, if thats the case, doesnt sound particularly good. I could never really tell where mine leaked from, I just know that every time mine comes off, its always a few heat cycles before I dont see a drip here or there.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

thats very strange spencer mine has never leaked, I'm not too sure where to buy a rebuild kit or even how easy it is as I sold my old pump a couple years ago

[Formula Z]

what do you guys think of the ebay pumps? both sellers have excellent feedback and they are new pumps...

[Formula Z]

just ordered a waterpump from advanced auto. should be there tomorrow after 11:30. cant believe i have to do this this close to the dyno session. any tips or tricks to getting the air out of the ls1 cooling system? damn light wont go out and it never seems full lol. pump isnt leaking that fast

[Gregs_gsxr]

just gotta keep pouring it in, maybe your "prime" it somehow