Replacing Primary Cooling Parts, Suggestions?
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Replacing Primary Cooling Parts, Suggestions?
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After 15 years my water pump had crapped out. I figured while I was in there I'd replace the serpentine belt, engine coolant feed lines, water pump, and thermostat. I was wondering if the should just go with factory replacements, or if anyone had some suggestions for some good aftermarket pumps or thermostats/thermo housings for increased flows/performance? Thanks for the help!
After 15 years my water pump had crapped out. I figured while I was in there I'd replace the serpentine belt, engine coolant feed lines, water pump, and thermostat. I was wondering if the should just go with factory replacements, or if anyone had some suggestions for some good aftermarket pumps or thermostats/thermo housings for increased flows/performance? Thanks for the help!
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honestly i would go with factory. But look around at the different part stores and see what they have. It really comes down to what your willing to spend.
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Given that it has 15 years of use on it,the fact that you're going to have to do quite a bit of disassembly anyway, and the fact that we have summer time temp coming, I'd replace the radiator too, and maybe the fan clutch.
Assuming you have a '97 model with 4.0, A/C, and auto, this is what you're looking at from www.rockauto.com
Radiator - Single Core - Vista Pro - $79.97
Water Pump - Bosch - $25.79
Water Pump Inlet Tube - Dorman - $7.90
Fan Clutch - Four Seasons - $40.79
T-Stat - 195 - Stant - $4.27
T-Stat Housing - Dorman - $6.50
Radiator Hose - Lower - Gates - $10.86
Radiator Hose - Upper - Goodyear - $12.21
Total = $188.29 + shipping
Add ~ $20 for new coolant and you're still getting a nearly completely new cooling system (less heater core) for less than $250. Hard to beat that, and it's great investment in the longevity of your motor and trans (if you have an auto).
I put a new ATK motor in my '98 a few months ago, and when I did I got all new cooling stuff from Rock Auto. Here in Texas, we've been hitting the mid 90's for awhile, and even with using the A/C in slow traffic, I never get over 210. Everything I bought from them has performed flawlessly so far.
Assuming you have a '97 model with 4.0, A/C, and auto, this is what you're looking at from www.rockauto.com
Radiator - Single Core - Vista Pro - $79.97
Water Pump - Bosch - $25.79
Water Pump Inlet Tube - Dorman - $7.90
Fan Clutch - Four Seasons - $40.79
T-Stat - 195 - Stant - $4.27
T-Stat Housing - Dorman - $6.50
Radiator Hose - Lower - Gates - $10.86
Radiator Hose - Upper - Goodyear - $12.21
Total = $188.29 + shipping
Add ~ $20 for new coolant and you're still getting a nearly completely new cooling system (less heater core) for less than $250. Hard to beat that, and it's great investment in the longevity of your motor and trans (if you have an auto).
I put a new ATK motor in my '98 a few months ago, and when I did I got all new cooling stuff from Rock Auto. Here in Texas, we've been hitting the mid 90's for awhile, and even with using the A/C in slow traffic, I never get over 210. Everything I bought from them has performed flawlessly so far.
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