Chicago Waterpump Help

GM TURBO · 02-16-2006, 03:50 PM

My waterpump is dying a slow death. I've added some stop leak and it killed the noise and has slowed the leak down. I know it is only a matter of time before it dies.

Option 1 - I'll be willing to help with the replacement - I don't feel I have the skills/tools/time to do it. Projects seem to take me 2 times longer than anyone else. This option is my preference so I can learn a little something along the way. Of course - I'll provide cash/beer/pizza/wings.

Option 2 - I'd be willing to drop it off to someone and come pick it up when it's done. I pay in cash and beer - name how much you want of each. I can leave it for a week or a day or a weekday.

Or option 3...Anybody have a good shop that won't rape me. I know it is a time consuming job and I don't expect this to be cheap. I called the dealer and they wanted $675 - I called an independant shop - $650. I'll take it to the dealer for the difference.

I'm in the Western Suburbs - but willing to drive anywhere. I'll bring whatever - provided I have it.

Thanks!

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tc · 02-16-2006, 03:59 PM

Which motor?

for the 3.0 it's not tough at all - be sure to do timing belt while you're at it. There are several writeups on here how to do it.

GM TURBO · 02-16-2006, 04:13 PM

Yeah - 3.0.

The truck has about 103k. From what I know the timing belt was done - but certainly worth doing again.

tc · 02-16-2006, 04:26 PM

You'll have it off anyway - the only extra cost/time is for the belt itself (mine was ~$30 IIRC)

leebee · 02-16-2006, 04:57 PM

might as well do the upper/lower hoses, tstat and belts, flush the engine and replace the coolant, wash out the rad and a/c condensor (if equipped) and check the idler pulleys while you are in there.

lee

GM TURBO · 02-16-2006, 07:06 PM

Heh - anything else

But no really - anyone wanna do a waterpump?

fireteacher · 02-17-2006, 07:50 PM

pm me with a phone number man. i work with a guy that has a decked out garage with all tools. he said you could leave it at his house for a day and pick it up the same day. next weekend for sure..unless it cant wait he says. ill call you and work it out!

shaun

GM TURBO · 02-18-2006, 06:10 AM

PM Sent

02-16-2006, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	Which motor? for the 3.0 it's not tough at all - be sure to do timing belt while you're at it. There are several writeups on here how to do it. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

02-16-2006, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
GM TURBO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 92	Yeah - 3.0. The truck has about 103k. From what I know the timing belt was done - but certainly worth doing again. __________________ 1993 4Runner SR5 2WD 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD

02-16-2006, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	You'll have it off anyway - the only extra cost/time is for the belt itself (mine was ~$30 IIRC) __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

02-16-2006, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
leebee Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: marlbank, canada Posts: 2,450	might as well do the upper/lower hoses, tstat and belts, flush the engine and replace the coolant, wash out the rad and a/c condensor (if equipped) and check the idler pulleys while you are in there. lee __________________ 93 sr5 v6 auto, 4x4 Photos http://s866.photobucket.com/albums/a...albumview=grid there are quite some attractive ladies on here with Toys. (compliments of ironmike) ifsc 3(.0) http://tlca.org www.of4wd.com www.sontt.com

02-16-2006, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
GM TURBO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 92	Heh - anything else But no really - anyone wanna do a waterpump? __________________ 1993 4Runner SR5 2WD 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD

02-17-2006, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,688	pm me with a phone number man. i work with a guy that has a decked out garage with all tools. he said you could leave it at his house for a day and pick it up the same day. next weekend for sure..unless it cant wait he says. ill call you and work it out! shaun

02-18-2006, 06:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
GM TURBO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 92	PM Sent __________________ 1993 4Runner SR5 2WD 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD

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