[TOPFLOR]

going to be replacing water pump this weekend. heard it was a pain..any write-ups or advice would be greatly appreciated! tia
Siye

 

[miteyvictor]

I swapped mine out last week.
Went to NAPA for the pump for the lifetime guarantee.
My other truck I have had since '78 so yeah, those guarantees, carefully filed are of value.
Here are the great instructions that I mostly followed:
http://www.thedieselstop.com/contents/getitems.php3?99%2B%20PSD%20Water%20Pump%20Replacement
Before you start, get a super heavy-duty chain strap wrench that will clamp a shaft larger than 6" you'll need that.
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[Steve_W]

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[ironworker25]

Just replaced mine last week, once the fan is out of the way it was very easy. There is a ton of room. Radiator is only held in by 5 bolts, gives you even more room. A lot easier then I expected.

 

[RichZ]

Might just as well install a coolant filter, 203° Thermostat and a Billet Aluminum Therm. Housing while you have everything apart.

 

[Pappy19]

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Might just as well install a coolant filter, 203° Thermostat and a Billet Aluminum Therm. Housing while you have everything apart.

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This is a very good mod to do during the water pump fix. I would also recommend the rap-around the serpintine belt hose swap and the coolant filter at the same time. None are very spendy but are very very handy.