Stock water pump life expectancy?
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Stock water pump life expectancy?
I recently bought an '01 with a 5.2 with 99K miles. I don't know the history so I'm doing all the maintenance like fluids, filters, plugs, wires, cap and rotor, etc. I'm wondering if I should replace the water pump. What is the life expectancy on these stock pumps? Is there anything else I haven't mentioned that needs attention?
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It depends... Myself, at about 100,000 miles I'd just go ahead and replace the pump, thermostat, and all of the hoses including the heater hoses. If the heat's not strong, I'd replace the heater core and as long as I were in there, the AC evaporator, too. And the dash, if it's cracked.
Water pumps on these critters will go 60,000 to 80,000 if the coolant was not maintained, maybe double that if it's been kept properly fresh. But as in all other things your mileage may vary.
Water pumps on these critters will go 60,000 to 80,000 if the coolant was not maintained, maybe double that if it's been kept properly fresh. But as in all other things your mileage may vary.
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Dripping coolant, fluctuating temperatures, loud angry sounds....
Having to spend a lot of time in BFE will influence ones decision in prevent maintenance
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Or if you would rather schedule maintenance at your convenience than be forced into a repair with no notice.
Myself, I believe I deserve better than to get stuck on the side of the road due to a vehicle failure I could have prevented so I give that to myself.
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Mine happened surreally in a metro area....but after putting in a 16 hour day and almost everyone has gone to bed.
CO E470 between University and Colorado. Suckiest introduction to my truck...lol
Barely got hold of tow truck and a coworker to take me home. All said and done about 2am.
I'm never sure what UU deserves these days...