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01-12-2006 | 03:40 PM

kawicowboy

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Waterpump

My waterpump is leaking a littlebit I can see sweat around it, How much time do I have befor it lets loose. I seem to remember someone saying the pump costs 250 and the belt was 100 is that accurate. Im trying to get some cash together so Im looking at about 2weeks, will it last I hope.

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01-12-2006 | 04:16 PM

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This is a known issue on some 5VZFE's, depending on the year, which you didn't mention. Generally it was an issue with 98's and under. The seal from the factory around the WP was not that good, and it can prematurely leak. Now, if you are genuinely leaking from the weep hole, it could be a matter of days or a matter of weeks. It just depends.

As far as cost, just call some dealers and ask. It was about $200 extra in addition to the timing belt when I was going to have mine done. The tech advised I just skip it, so I did.

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01-12-2006 | 04:37 PM

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Its a 96 3.4. It looks like it has been sweating for a while, I got the truck just over a month ago but just recently seen a couple of drips on the driveway so i figure its going to go soon, most probably when its -20.

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01-12-2006 | 05:28 PM

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drips on the driveway.... Thats cause for concern... if the coolant is leaking enough to make its way on the driveway. Um, anyhow get it changed out as soon as you can. Here's my speel on w/pumps from a previous post...

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Originally Posted by blown4runner96

They will leak if never replaced. The factory didn't apply enough FIPG to seal it long term. They just recently came out with a gasket, no more FIPG. After the first replacement there is no need to replace unless it does leak.

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the water pump issue seems to be up in the air as to when to change it and what is smart preventative maintence. I have previously stated in this thread about the FIPG issues with the original, factory installed water pumps. The reason for replacement was not normally because the internal operation of the w/pump was faulty, it is 90% due to leaking issues. Once replaced and if replaced correctly there should not be any reason to continue with preventative replacement. I've seen a hand full of 5VZ motors with 200K+ miles who have not replaced their w/pump since the first replacement and have no problems... But I suppose it is personal perogrative on what repairs are done to their veh.

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