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Originally Posted by kwmccauley
Hein,
While you are doing all of the work on your car, it might be a good idea to proactively replace the coolant pump. Many of the 1999 cars had issues with the coolant pump impeller separating into multiple pieces. Attached is a photo of what happened to mine. This occurred at 226k miles in June 2009.
Also, since the car was built, the thermostat housing was updated so you would need a new thermostat housing if you are replacing the thermostat at the same time as the coolant pump.
Of course, with the miles you have on your car the coolant pump that you have may serve you well for many more years.
Ken
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Hi Ken, just to let you know what I'm doing. The head is on the bench. Finally got all the glow plugs removed; even the one I had fouled up badly to the extent that I ordered a new head but had changed my mind over the weekend and cancelled--the weekend saved the transaction from going through. Anyway, the operation I did to save the head I will compose in detail and will send it to you. Removed the prechambers and it is amazing to see soo much carbon crystals accumulated on the bottom. Scraped and polished it all out. Had to buy a bunch of special tools which cost a lot of money. But, I'm pleased and feel good about it. Perhaps you be so good and send me the torque of the prechamber ring, according to the old Diesels it is 127+27Nm? Hope you have it cooler your way, we are miserable--greetings, Hein