not a bad job at all will take about 4 hours if you have general knowing of cars and basic toolsnot a bad job at all will take about 4 hours if you have general knowing of cars and basic tools
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Idle the car till it reaches normal temparature and see if the cooling fan clutch engages. If it isn't working, the fan will not start spinning or if it's slipping, only be spinning slowly. This will certainly result in overheating you described.
you are have what is known as a dry tappet. last for 5-10 min on startup. now you can leave it or you can change the oil and filter. when changing oil I mean you use oil treatment first to remove the old oil deposits. then change the oil. the only other way is expensive removing the cam's that involve taking of the timing chain and other parts to remove the dry tappet and clean out the vaine. but usaly a good oil change will fix this problem..
Stop leaks rarely works and are often a waste of money. Before going after the water pump, make sure it is that, that is leaking. Many of the smaller engines have the water pump in line with the timing belt, meaning both will need to be changed.
If your coolant is good and the thermostat is good and your still overheating, then it is obvious that the pump isn't working. Change out the water pump.
Here in Georgia, from O'Reilly's auto parts The water pump will cost, $45.oo to $65.oo. depends on which one you want or which warranty. The timing belt $16.oo to $35.oo. O'Reilly's Auto Parts.
give these websites a try www.alldatadiy.com and www.autozone.com if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your car wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.
you can replace the water pump your self but plan on spendning 8 or more hours doing it I just did my C280 1995 water pump Tehy did not have the original pump so I had to get a newer model one and it had two extra outlets that I have to make covers and seals for so this was way beyond what I wanted to to but after making the extra parts it took 8 hours to change I ahd to remove allot of other parts to get access to bolts. Just take your time if you have a digital camer take pictures so you know how everything gose back together!. But plan on spending a whole day on it!
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