Well I've got around 160K, and it's time to replace it (starting to leak coolant). I've been putting it off since I've heard it's a PITA.

I've looked at the write-ups already but had two questions.

1) Did people use a pre-made gasket or liquid gasket (RTV)? Which one holds up better in the long run? Just concerned about messing up the RTV in the tight space.

2) Where did you buy your OEM replacement pump?

Any other tips/pointers are appreciated.

Thanks (and Happy 4th).

 

You use rtv for the gasket....I got my pump at autozone for about $75..

Tip...

http://aarc.epnet.com/application/8961/8961.htm

 

But that's an AZ pump, so I'm pretty sure you'll be doing it again.

 

Probably.