It took 20 years and 209k miles, but the original waterpump on my 2003 SSEi finally gave up the ghost. I was dreading replacing the waterpump, thinking I'd have to shred the right front side of the car. But since replacement wasn't as miserable a job as I thought it would be, I figured I'd document the task for anyone else with waterpump woes. It's really not too bad a task and can be accomplished with some basic hand tools. If you find that your waterpump has gotten tired of your happy mass and has checked out, roll up your sleeves, get after it, and save yourself a few bucks.

My engine seems to be a lot quieter now! Go figure.

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Nice. Not having to fudge around with the 92-99 torque axis mount is a huge bonus.

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95 SLE... a keeper. 241k miles. Low and Slow.
97 BMW 528i
98 Infiniti vq35'd i30: 13.3@104mph, 30MPG Hwy (RIP)
02 Jag X-type
03 BMW M5
05 Chevy Cobalt LS
07 Infiniti G35s 6MT (Sold)
07 Ducati Monster S2R 800 with DS1000 swap
83 Yamaha IT175K
72 Yamaha DS7: '74 RD250 swap, JL chambers

Info on dropping a 92-99: Here.

Yeah, that mount on the 92-99 adds an extra bag of cuss words to the event. The 00-05 (sans N*) is easy enough even an imbecile like me can handle it.

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See, told you it wasn't bad.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

LOL! I should have whined to you months ago.

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Nice dude! These OEM water pumps are doing the lord's work. Mine is original at 240k miles. I wonder how the little propeller looks haha

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-Car Guy Carl
"Penelope" - 2003 SLE - 247k Miles
"Sydney" - 2000 Honda S2000 - 98k miles

The propeller on mine was fine...the bearing is what gave up the ghost. Shaft was a bit wobbly allowing coolant to leak and the bearing was grinding a bit.

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