Coolant Pipe Failure. Add me to the list.
#16
06-22-2011, 12:58 PM
Eric,
No, the engine has to be pulled to get to the water pump from what my mechanic said. My bill ran $3600 including water pump (Wife was not too happy to see that bill).
No, the engine has to be pulled to get to the water pump from what my mechanic said. My bill ran $3600 including water pump (Wife was not too happy to see that bill).
Andy, completely bummed (as anyone else that this has happened to) over a failure over something so under engineered for almost an over engineered car.
No quotes yet, just need to get all the goodies together before I get a quote from my local shops.
Can the water pump be changed with the engine installed?
Looking to replace most the PITA items that can be easily done with the engine out.
Can I ask what your bill was for this as a guideline?
Thank you
Eric
No quotes yet, just need to get all the goodies together before I get a quote from my local shops.
Can the water pump be changed with the engine installed?
Looking to replace most the PITA items that can be easily done with the engine out.
Can I ask what your bill was for this as a guideline?
Thank you
Eric
#17
06-22-2011, 03:39 PM
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I am starting to feel your pain.
#18
06-22-2011, 04:01 PM
What specific failures are did you guys have in terms of the coolant issues...from my understanding there are 2 seperate things that can go wrong...
1) the coolant pipes themselves of which there are 3 can harden over time and split and create a leak... this is an easy fix, replace all the coolant hoses, and the engine does not need to be dropped
2) the larger issue with the metal necks failing where the adhesive over time fails causing the issue where the a "fix it kit" can be bought to weld the necks in place...this is more expensive and the engine has to be dropped...
I would think if the engine needs to come down for any reason do (2) while it's out...otherwise do (1) and always have the hoses checked when the car is in for any services...what mile interval should the hoses be replaced anyway...anyone know?
1) the coolant pipes themselves of which there are 3 can harden over time and split and create a leak... this is an easy fix, replace all the coolant hoses, and the engine does not need to be dropped
2) the larger issue with the metal necks failing where the adhesive over time fails causing the issue where the a "fix it kit" can be bought to weld the necks in place...this is more expensive and the engine has to be dropped...
I would think if the engine needs to come down for any reason do (2) while it's out...otherwise do (1) and always have the hoses checked when the car is in for any services...what mile interval should the hoses be replaced anyway...anyone know?
#19
06-26-2011, 01:58 AM
When there is a leak i don`t think replacing is the only option. Some times you will get leaks when the coolant hoses seemed good. Still same issue can have several solutions. Some times you need to flush the radiator or there may be an issue in jug. Many people solved their coolant leak issues without replacing another one.
#20
06-26-2011, 07:09 AM
My pump was replaced with motor in car, must pull bumper and rear metal bulkhead to access.
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