I started the 41k mile 4-star bowtie almond beige 62 in preparation for a July 4th show, and the water pump is making noise: confirmed by the screwdriver to ear trick.
Not only is this the original water pump, but the hoses and clamps are still all the originals and never touched.
I, of course, can just leave it and let the car sit, but I'm a believer in driving them at least occasionally. If I let it sit, it will not fix itself.
If I drive it as is, I soon put the radiator at risk from a flying fan blade.
my questions:
1) what tips do you have for removing the original heater and radiator hoses without damaging them? I know the heat with a heat gun trick, but am afraid that might not be adequate. These have been there for 51 1/2 years.
2). Who would you trust to do a sympathetic rebuild of the water pump? Arthur Gould? Someone else? (no cosmetics, just function)
Thanks for your help!
Mike
Not only is this the original water pump, but the hoses and clamps are still all the originals and never touched.
I, of course, can just leave it and let the car sit, but I'm a believer in driving them at least occasionally. If I let it sit, it will not fix itself.
If I drive it as is, I soon put the radiator at risk from a flying fan blade.
my questions:
1) what tips do you have for removing the original heater and radiator hoses without damaging them? I know the heat with a heat gun trick, but am afraid that might not be adequate. These have been there for 51 1/2 years.
2). Who would you trust to do a sympathetic rebuild of the water pump? Arthur Gould? Someone else? (no cosmetics, just function)
Thanks for your help!
Mike
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