Re: Water pump just went(Update)

From: Bill Knight (wknight40@comcast.net)
Date: Mon Nov 18 2002 - 17:49:33 EST


Thanks for the advice from the group, including the smart ass remarks.
Those are nice to see sometimes. Took most of the weekend to do because of
the rain on Saturday. Once I got the gasket removed everything was pretty
simple and straight forward. Went for a 200 mile road trip with no leaks so
I guess it was a success.

""Sevrence, Sean (S.J.)"" <ssevrenc@visteon.com> wrote in message
news:FE3EEB4D4A75D3118E0B00A0C9CCEF7F175C17A5@vistex08.vcs.visteon.com...
>
> Hey Bill!
>
> Just one word from my experience on my '92....remove the fan before
removing
> the belt. The belt should provide enough resistance to keep the fan from
> turning such that you can remove the bolt. That is probably the most
> difficult task in the entire replacement :)
>
> Sean
> '92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 256,000mi!
> '01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1 - 61,100mi!
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/DnuuSncssJujU
>
>
> Bill Knight wrote:
>
> > I have a 1997 Dakota 2WD 6Cyl. Is the water pump on this engine hard to
> do.
> > I believe I can do this in the driveway myself. Just checking to see if
> > there is anything special I have to look out for. Unfortunately I'll
have
> > to wait until the 25th in order to purchase it. I'm planning on going
to
> > Auto Zone to get one for about $65 unless some on the list has had prior
> > problems with it. (Apora-New C120-3041) I've also seen where some of
our
> > trucks have a reverse flow pump. Anything particular to notice right
away
> > as far as not being the right pump. Thanks for the help in advance.



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