Time for some Maintenance/Repair Qs

[johnathan1]

Yea, I was able to get my vc gaskets two times at autozone, and they were in stock for $30 (Fel-Pro)...

As for the water pump...mine was leaking as well...i just replaced it, and put a layer of silicone all the way around it's gasket and it hasn't leaked since...It's really easy to replace though...

Steps:
1. Drain Coolant
2. Remove radiator
3. remove fan & coupling (clutch)
4. Remove water pump

 

[theKnifeArtist]

right, i did read that. but the tsrm always seems to make stuff seem easy. i wanna know if its as easy as they explain. someone tell me its a flawless 2 hour job and i'll be stoked.

 

[theKnifeArtist]

oh yeah? how long did it take you?

 

[johnathan1]

I don't really remember, maybe around 3 hours? (first time)

 

[theKnifeArtist]

thanks allot man and everyone. im gonna get to that

 

[theKnifeArtist]

is it worth buying the authentic toyota water pump over the oem at strauss auto or whatever? i can get it for 60 at straus and like 100 and change at toyota

 

[Figit090]

i'm wondering the same thing. i dont like 100 at toyota...i've spent a lot lately.

 

[johnathan1]

I bought the Autozone special...it bolts on a little differently, but still fits and works okay...

 

[theKnifeArtist]

so an update and what i did out of that list up there.
sparkplugs-changed
fuel filter-changed
valve cover gaskets-changed
water pump/coolant flushed(bought the $60 one at staruss)-changed
thermostat-changed

still left:
-drain tranny fluid/replace.
question about that...if its red and doesn't smell burned, should i still change it? i dont know when it was replaced...
-recharge AC(yeah a little late)..yeah i know im adding to the list
and last and one most dreading- suspension install...happening tommorrow.

i keep kickin myself for not having my camera on me. i love taking pictures of the engine all apart 'n shit.

 

[bluemk3]

this could also be from a shot turbo