They want like 380 bucks to replace that and the thermostat and labor. is that a decent price? Is this something we should try and have a friend in the local fbody clubs help with or is it too hard to do? BTW its a 1996 SS ... any help would be appreciated Posted by MMMM_ERT (Member # 1599) on :
Yo!!!! Free post Doug!
The pump can be had pretty cheap at GMpartsdirect. As far as labor...its up to you! Is it worth the approx $200.00 clams to do it yourself? Assuming $180 for the pump and approx $200.00 for the labor.
I did mine in my 95Z28....twice. Its not a hard job if you have the tools.
How many miles...my first one went out right after the warranty...of course. The second one at about 75K...
[ 25. April 2004, 03:37 PM: Message edited by: MMMM_ERT ]
Posted by MMMM_ERT (Member # 1599) on :
OH yeah....one more thing.
Depending on the mileage...I would replace the OPTI unit while you have the pump off.
Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :
As far as I know, if you have an LT1 and the water pump goes, the opti usually takes a hike at the same time. I would try to get some advice from other LT1 owners on the opti. It's definitely easier to change both at the same time.
Posted by Bill 97 SS #1422 (Member # 1182) on :
I did mine a last year, it is a pretty easy fix. Have a few friends tha have done it before help and it will go fast. I didnt do my opti when I did mine, so far so good:)
Posted by xero (Member # 2001) on :
quote:Originally posted by MMMM_ERT: OH yeah....one more thing.
Depending on the mileage...I would replace the OPTI unit while you have the pump off.
he had the opti replaced when he bought the car a little less than a year ago
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