> I would find a place that you can make a mess and replace the pump
> yourself; you can get one with a WARRANTY from a FLAPS (Friendly Local
> Auto Parts Store) for roughly $60- still steep for a water pump, but
> the best deal I have found so far.

I have new German made ones (not Italian like most places are selling) for
$49.
-Ron Salmon
 The Bus Depot
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