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Old 06-11-2008, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 79Mercy View Post
It could be, the water pump was replaced in 1984 when the headgasket blew.

What makes you think it is bad? How do steel fins go bad on the pump?

Just noticed, that waterpump is 24 years old.

Maybe the impeller is slipping on the shaft...

Jim
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