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I didn't intend to correct anyone as you undoubtedly know this stuff a zillion times better than I do. But I have this book that I'm trying to use for some guidance, and I guess it's just much less scary to me if I don't have to get under the car...(and cheaper, as I don't have anything to jack it up). So I'll see how it all works out and if I need to do that or not.
In any case, I've made the jump and ordered the pump.
I am preparing an online order for the hoses but I have an issue there. I have the upper radiator hose already. I am ordering the lower one. I am also ordering the 2 bypass (short and fat) hoses that go to each cylinder head from the pump. Also, I am getting the bypass hose (even shorter and fatter) that comes out from the lower back of the water pump. That one is bulging and the clamp has exploded. However, there is another hose right next to that one, but much thinner, about half thinner, that I think I need to change too (even though it looks alright), or probably should change. But I cannot find any reference to that one. Do you know how it's called? It doesn't seem to be on the FCPGroton site.
And I am getting the hose that brings coolant from the expansion tank into the radiator on the left. I suppose it's what they call the "Expansion tank hose".
Also getting a gasket/seal kit.
If I manage to do that myself, it will cost me $550 less than if the shop does it, which is enormous.
David.
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