Water Pump problem

2fast4u wrote:

> "dennis" > wrote in news:%eIhg.52655$9c6.50927@dukeread11:
>
>> I have a 1992 Corvette that was just diagnosed with a faulty/leaking
>> water pump. I called the dealership and was given a price of
>> approximately $650 for the job. Then I was told that the optispark
>> module needed to be replaced since the water pump typically leaks on
>> the unit and as a result, once the pump is repaired, the car will not
>> run. This doesn't sound right to me, but I'm not very hands-on when it
>> comes to my motor compartment. Can anyone tell me if this is true?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>
> I just did this repair to my 94. Check out CSKAuto.com they had the pump
> and the dist. at the lowest price. Buy an MSD cap and rotor kit as it
> comes with the vent tubes and everything, much cheaper than the stock one
> too. I bought mine at jegs for 157. The repair is easy. Six bolt on the
> pump and 3 on the dist. Be careful though with the drive pin for the
> dist. The book says it only goes in one way but I found out it can go in
> wrong
> very easily. Also 94 1/2 and up to 96 have different drives so you cant
> use them unless you switch timing cover and drives $$$$$$. Good luck.

Whoa!

The water pump can be changed without making a mess. If they can't
accomplish that, look elsewhere for service. Yes, the water pump is right
above the opti, but one does not lead to the other.

Now, was the $650 for optispark and water pump? If so, good price. If just
for the water pump, rip-off.

All that being said...

If it were me, I'd change the optispark at the same time. Assuming high
mileage (100K+ miles)

If you are not hands on with this stuff, do not try it on your own. When you
get down to all the disassembly necessary, removing harmonic balancer, etc,
it can be a bit much. When my optispark quit on my 92 I had teh luxiory of
having three cars, so I collected parts at best prices and attacked it all
over the time of a week, off and on. Total time all strung together, not
counting the hour searching for the 1/2" socket that had rolled behind
something, etc, this was a 8 hour job.

But don't let them tell you that you have to chenge the optispark. but it is
a good idea.

GeorgeC
Red/Red 92

Here you go. Brand new waterpump for 158.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-Ch...QQcmdZViewItem