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Oct 2, 2006 | 11:30 AM

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water pump leaking

Has anyone had a water pump leaking? I ve got 60k miles on an 03, should water pump go bad this early? Is it difficult to replace?

Oct 2, 2006 | 07:52 PM

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RE: water pump leaking

First...what's up with that name? Don't ell me you're a fan??

Second, no it's not normal for the pump to go out at 60, more like 160......have you ever replaced your antifreeze? rule of thumb every 3 years....it lubricates your pump, protects the aluminum and keeps the engine from freezing and overheating.

The pump is expensive and it's fairly simple to replace, about 5 hrs...make sure you get a new belt with it. Bleed the air out when done...and as a extra safety precaution i would replace the thermastat......but that's just me....most people let it goo till it's too late.

I'm sure you know this, the water pump is at the rear of the engine......with the one small belt.....

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Oct 2, 2006 | 10:08 PM

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RE: water pump leaking

Thanks for th info. napa had the water pump for $70, and I will replace the belt and thermostat. I race Offshore supercats, that is where the name comes from, and yes i am a fan. offshoresuperseries.com check it out.