[s-cars] Pump replacement - any tricks?

[Mark Strangways]

Chris I did the after run pump on Sunday.
I tried to clamp the hoses off, but my clamps weren't real effective.
I didn't lose that much coolant though, but when I did it the coolant was
still hot, so it was a bit more difficult.
Easy job though. It took about 10 minutes to do start to finish.

Next on the list was the Optima Yellow top.
Nice job, spun the battery around 180 degrees and cut a bit of foam so the
battery cable would move over a bit.
Done.... Again about 10 minutes start to finish.
I was they where all like this.

Mark S
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chris chambers" <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>
To: "Scar" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 10:45 AM
Subject: [s-cars] Pump replacement - any tricks?


> 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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