Thankyou for your comments. I just returned from elsewhere!!!! I removed the radiator, so I could see what i might have to deal with. Oil was covering the area. I pulled the pump and was happy to find the gasket was breaking down, almost not existent. The pump looks good. It has the smooth surface exterior, but interior looks like the new style. No apparent damage to anything. I will add photos,which I have not done yet. Any quick tips on how to do this? I want to show the pump + 300,000 mark or deutch.