update to urgent help needed - overheat

[Huw Powell]

> Anyway, I have the new water pump - the bearing feels tight, is this normal?

yup

> I mean, it won't spin freely, but can be turned with slight hand pressure,
> and the new  OEM style radiator ($245 Can ) will be here tomm am. They go in
> on Saturday.  Do I need any other gaskets and such to complete that job?

timing belt, idler pulley, accessory belts, and crankshaft seal.  You'll
be in there, so do them.

Camshaft seal, if it leaks at all, but can always be done separately if
ever needed.

Coolant hoses, as many as you can.  Thermostat, of course.  heater valve
would be nice but can be done without much loss of coolant if you need
to trim $$ on this round.

Fresh coolant, and be prepared to flush the block and heater core really
well.

Radiator mount bushings.

replace the short bit of hose coming off the back of the water pump
housing to the heater pipe.

New hose clamps are nice to have.

You can replace the water pump without doing any of these things, but
why not do them, they are regular maintenance items and you'll be good
for 60k.

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Huw Powell

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