so I’m assuming the grinding sound I was hearing was my water pump bearings and the shaft? The oil leak is still concerning but that’s probably the seal or cover gasket. Which I can do. I just didn’t wanna mess around with the timing chain cause idk how to time a motor. So hopefully it isn’t worn

 

The timing chain is only six more bolts, and a gasket or two. Swapping 'em out is dead easy. Once you have them exposed, rotate the engine so the marks on the gears line up, remove the old, and install the new with the marks in the EXACT same place. All done. Just put it back together.

 

Awesome, coming Tuesday when I get paid ima put 310$ towards it fr. Should be enough to buy all the parts, fluid, and gaskets, plus a few tools to help

 

you think this would suffice ?

 

Never heard of GMB......

 

any budget friendly suggestions?

 

I usually go with delco, or similar. Yeah, they cost a bit more, but, I don't have to worry about it failing again any time soon.

 

okay thank you ima buy the parts in the morning, any idea why there would be oil rigjf Here on the pump tho? I’m hoping it’s not my intake manifold gasket. It’s all brand new.

 

Question becomes, is it running down, or is it spraying up? Lots o' gaskets in that area...... Might toss some dye in your oil, drive it for a day or two, then hit it with a black light. Should show you what's up.

 

I used a GMB water pump on my 04 Corvette, had no problems in 50K, and 1-2 more on Jeeps and cars.