Subject	I didn't think a car with 41K odometer reading needed a
Posted by	Cap927(Boston) on September 18, 2006 at 10:42 AM
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In Reply To	That much is obvious, I was curious what his thought... posted by Kenny on September 18, 2006 at 10:31 AM
Message	water pump, so I replaced everything exept the pump. Remember I put about 3K miles per year, but yes you're right I sould've known better.
Follow Ups	Lesson Learned>>>>> - Cap927(Boston) 09:43:58 09/18/06 did you use a paper gasket or RTV? - ZEngineer 10:12:32 09/18/06 Shaft seal, original 48K mile water pump. (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 10:13:33 09/18/06 *retracts previous statement* - ZEngineer 10:18:40 09/18/06 I'm sending an email out to interested parties today. - BigTDogg (MA) 10:44:44 09/18/06 works for me...thanks - ZEngineer 10:51:15 09/18/06 damn, getting it fixed through their insurance? (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 14:57:52 09/18/06 no, I'll pay for it myself. - ZEngineer 15:20:52 09/18/06 That sucks man, mess up more than body work? (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 15:13:17 09/18/06 it's very manageable damage, though I was really pissed - ZEngineer 15:24:29 09/18/06 IMO, you can still drive it... - BigTDogg (MA) 10:12:45 09/18/06 "60K maintenance with out replacing the water pump" - Kenny 10:18:50 09/18/06 because it was a mistake, as stated in his post - ZEngineer 10:22:51 09/18/06 That much is obvious, I was curious what his thought... - Kenny 10:31:25 09/18/06 I didn't think a car with 41K odometer reading needed a - Cap927(Boston) 10:42:43 09/18/06 This isn't the first time I've heard that. - Kenny 10:50:07 09/18/06 is hard evidence really necessary to justify changing it? - ZEngineer 10:54:48 09/18/06 Well, I tend to replace anything and everything... - Kenny 11:04:55 09/18/06 part of the life reduction of a pump could be a few reasons> - Cap927(Boston) 11:24:14 09/18/06 I've got money on the belt tension. - Kenny 11:33:43 09/18/06 I second that, but the fact that it was an aging pump also - Cap927(Boston) 11:48:10 09/18/06 I think WP service life would vary based upon the region. - Dave N 12:16:25 09/18/06 I believe it's part of the bearing so most times when you > - Cap927(Boston) 11:07:50 09/18/06 belive it or not my last Nissan Pathfinder (94) I did the> - Cap927(Boston) 10:57:42 09/18/06 "Why?" Because Kenny.... - I-xclr8 10:54:30 09/18/06 it was a valid question. - Guapo 16:06:08 09/18/06 when you replace the water pump - PakiHomBoy 16:44:22 09/18/06
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