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- City, State
- Lyon County, Nevada
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2002 XLT
I'm putting on water pump #4, the only good thing is I can now do it with my eyes closed. The original pump lasted 105k miles. Since then a pump will last 10-15K miles. The pumps will start to squeak and 2-3K miles later will be leaking.
I am buying good quality pumps that have a "lifetime" guarantee (from Napa). So no replacement cost other than my time, and a reluctance to take the vehicle on a long trip.
The with the last pump (#3) I replaced the tensioner, belt, and fan clutch. All the pulleys seem to be in alignment. I'm using good quality coolant mixed 50/50.
Any thoughts or ideas about what else might cause repeated failures????
I am buying good quality pumps that have a "lifetime" guarantee (from Napa). So no replacement cost other than my time, and a reluctance to take the vehicle on a long trip.
The with the last pump (#3) I replaced the tensioner, belt, and fan clutch. All the pulleys seem to be in alignment. I'm using good quality coolant mixed 50/50.
Any thoughts or ideas about what else might cause repeated failures????