> I also removed the alternator belt and used Ken
>Wilfeys hints to check it and the water pump for wear. There was only a
>slight noise from the alternator (still original), but seemed to be quite a
>bit of play in the water pump (second one, with 95K miles on it).
>Are there any warnings before the water pump goes?

Mine started making a wobbly, knocky noise before it went. When I checked
it with the engine running - *horrors*, I could see the pulley jiggling
on the water pump! I replaced it straight away & noticed it had juuuust
started to score the block.

Also, there's a hole in the casting of the water pump, underneath by the
pump shaft. This usually starts peeing coolant before the pump becomes
visibly worn ...

Pete C

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