[s-cars] Pump replacement - any tricks?

[chris chambers]

Gentlemen,

I just received my new After run and headlight washer pumps that I need
to replace. (see pricing information on these parts at the bottom of
email)

My beloved headlight washer pump has the auto emptying system in
place...I pour in washer fluid and it pours out the pump onto the
ground. The after run coolant pump is cracked and leaking.

I have found a good write up on teh headlight washer pump, so I am
confident there. The after run coolant pump looks easy to replace, I am
wondering if I will lose much coolant? I am planning on clamping the
hoses with vise grips to minimize coolant loss, and a simple remove and
replace of the pump after that.

Thanks for any advice & Wisdom.
Chris

PS - Once again Adirondack Auto came through with good pricing. Dealer
wanted $95 for headlightwasher pump (not in stock), Adirondack wanted
$30. Stealer wanted $209.82 for the after run pump, flaps wanted $202
(they had to order it - 5 days), Adirondack had it in stock for $93.
All of these parts were oem bosch and shipping was only $4.69!


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