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Posted by 93nIFtYgT (Member # 7804) on :
 
What's up guys? I had a few questions about replacing the water pump and timing chain... I have to replace radiator hoses on my 93 gt. I have 114k on the engine and it is completly stock. I was thinking if I replace the hoses then might as well get to the timing chain and water pump at the same time since it seems to be at that mileage in which maintence is due on those parts. Do you guys think its a good idea? Or just go buy the "if it ain't broke don't try & fix it" saying? If it is a good idea I was wondering on how hard the replacement would be? Does it take certain skill, patience, and tools? Or is it pretty straight forward? Or if there is anything to be aware of? I would appreciate any insight or info to help me out. Thanks guys
 

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Posted by RRRCobraSC281 (Member # 7086) on :
 
I guess you can take the water pump off. And if it looks really corroded at the water ports, then I guess it would be a good time to replace the chain, timing cover, and pump.

If it's not all corroded, then I guess it's up in the air on it. You'll need front oil pan gasket, timing chain cover gasket, water pump gasket (which should come with the new water pump), main crank pulley puller.

I did it like 3 times during my rebuild. Long story.
 

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Posted by xpeetypx (Member # 8737) on :
 
Might as well do it. But yeah you need the crank pully remover. Other than that it should be an easy moderate job to do. Since your there do the t-stat too. Dont forget theres 2 gaskets on the water pump. One for the pump to plate and one for the plate to block.

[ March 21, 2009, 03:27 AM: Message edited by: xpeetypx ]
 

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Posted by 93nIFtYgT (Member # 7804) on :
 
Alright guys sounds good.. I gotta take out the oil pan also?isn't that a timely task? I wasn't aware of that.. And where could I find that crank pully remover? Is it expensive or no? Thanks for all the info; it seems pretty simple but I have never attempted it. Just trying to do it right the first time.. Good looking out guys!!
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
If it ain't broke...don't fix it. I see no purpose with the "recreational" maintenance.
 

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Posted by RRRCobraSC281 (Member # 7086) on :
 
just the part under the timing cover. When you order a gasket set for timing cover at a local parts store they'll include all gaskets and the oil pan gasket under the timing cover.
 

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Posted by F.or O.nly R.eal D.rivers (Member # 8971) on :
 

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Originally posted by JohnB:
If it ain't broke...don't fix it. I see no purpose with the "recreational" maintenance.

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+1 With the luck ive had as soon as I fix something that wasnt broken,something breaks
 

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Posted by Adam5.0 (Member # 6995) on :
 
the timming chain should last you way longer that 114k miles. i wouldnt worry about it. just do the water pump, hoses and t stat.
 

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Posted by 93nIFtYgT (Member # 7804) on :
 
Oh really.. I wasn't aware of that, but it's good to know. Around what mileage is it recommended to start looking into the timing chain?
 

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Posted by unoerun408w (Member # 6141) on :
 
my brother has 198000 never changed timing chain or water pump that doesn't mean u shouldn't check it but I'm wit Gabe if you start trying to fix things that are not broke they usually start to brake and cause more problems if your not sure u need to have someone u no that knows about cars look at it first to see if u even need to do anything
 

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Posted by whitelx91 (Member # 8317) on :
 
Since your already in that area you might as well do the chain, ya itll last a bit longer but guarentee its really loose, whaqt if you do all this and put it back together and 5000 miles or less down the road your chain breaks, youd be regreting not doing it. Its very simple to do maybe take you half the day if that and you dont have to take the oil pan off just the four bolts on the bottom of the timing cover. You can rent a pulley puller at kragen or auto zone with full return after your done. If your in sac and need some help let me know. Good luck.
 

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