First, personal updates....
I haven't written in a while (new girlfriend will do that). I recently
totaled my 2nd car; a 2003 Ford Focus 4 dr. I was told I lost control on
ice and impacted a 10" dia tree that caused a 20" deep impact into the
engine compartment. I hit it head on, square on the license plate. The
impact pushed the engine and trans into the firewall, causing the dash to
buckle. Worst of all, the air bags didn't deploy. I really don't remember
what happened until the office knocked on the window.
It all happened on my 3 mile drive into work. Luck was on my side, as all I
ended up with was a very sore right shoulder and neck, and some bruising of
the ribs from the seatbelt. This all happened Thursday the 22nd (accident,
not the GF).
Second, Dodge stuff...
Yesterday, I took my Dodge into work, and when I came out, there was about 2
gallons of antifreeze on the ground. I was able to get it home, where I
found AF dripping out of the vent hole on the underside of the water pump.
I've read this means the seals are bad and the pump needs replacement.
I can get the pump cheap enough, but want to know what tools I need, or
instructions to follow. I can rent the tools for the Clutch Fan removal,
(spanner tool like what Jon made me, and the wrench to hold the pully nut
solid. What else do I need to worry about?
I would like the bare minimum, as I'm planning on trading in the vehicle
shortly and just need it running.
Thanks!
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Chris Reck
Bloomington, IL
'99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 (Deep Amethyst)
"It's not the meat, it's how you apply the rub"
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