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08-27-2011, 11:37 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: texas
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454 water pump
while doing my checks found water pump bearings shot i am surprised it didnt go thru radiator. seems i read here you can get the wrong pump so i need to know how to tell i get the right one. also the fan shroud is a 2 piece held together with staples im going to try to get the bottom half off so i can see in there looks like i have to remove the engine oil cooler lines to do that. last seems like my friend jim talked about a thermostat to get. its 100 here in DFW so this is going to be a chore any advise would be helpfull. jim check e-mail
thanks dave
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08-27-2011, 12:29 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: La Quinta California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whem2fish
while doing my checks found water pump bearings shot i am surprised it didnt go thru radiator. seems i read here you can get the wrong pump so i need to know how to tell i get the right one. also the fan shroud is a 2 piece held together with staples im going to try to get the bottom half off so i can see in there looks like i have to remove the engine oil cooler lines to do that. last seems like my friend jim talked about a thermostat to get. its 100 here in DFW so this is going to be a chore any advise would be helpfull. jim check e-mail
thanks dave
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Hi Dave....
Got your E-male and here I am, Before you remove the staples from your shroud please drill 4 holes (1/4 X 20 threads with nice flat washers) on each side of the shroud....
Those predrilled holes will aid you on the reassembly and will line up the shroud perfectly.....
Now for the pump, Since I'm not sure of your year and engine (REVERSE FLOW) or not here are the phone numbers directly into "Stewart pumps " WWW.Waterpumps.com " 1-906-789-2816 and the Tech line is 1-336-859-2555
We just finished out the new thermostat change out in 110* weather and it wasn't fun BUT both air conditioners were on full blast and the cab area wes cool...
Jim
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08-27-2011, 01:00 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Northern Virginia
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I wasn't aware of an issue with 454 water pumps. I have a 1999 chassis - what should I be checking for please?
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Tom and Amy from Northern Virginia.
2000 Allegro 454/Workhorse P32/TST/Crossfire
Life is a DIY project, so own less and live more
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08-27-2011, 01:46 PM
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jim thanks i know you said about something about the thermostat. give me a little time il buy you dinner i have never been west only about 40 miles
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08-28-2011, 07:33 AM
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ok 3 hours into got the oil cooler lines off to access the lower fan shroud,ac bolts loose
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09-19-2011, 06:28 PM
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Location: texas
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ok jim its a 1985 finally can get to it im down to 1 bolt you mentioned a stat to buy mine is standard rotation my boy can get me a discount but special order now to get a belt to remove smog pump my rig always passed in low 20's but there is no emissions here
thanks jim dave
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09-24-2011, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Salisbury,Md
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I just finished replacing the water pump on my 1985 Winnego with a 454 engine. The bearings also were also shot. It only took me about three hours to replace it. I had no problem finding the correct water pump. Just glad I found it before it went threw the radiator.
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09-24-2011, 01:39 PM
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Location: Salisbury,Md
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When I replaced mine I didn't remove the shroud. When I removed the fan, I just let it lay in the shroud. There was room on mine to work around it. It took a lot less time then removing the shroud.
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09-24-2011, 02:47 PM
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Location: texas
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i wish 10 hours plus i can get to the pump now
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09-24-2011, 10:38 PM
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Location: Lake Camanche, CA
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I too just replaced the water pump on my '93 Brave with 454. I didn't remove the radiator because I did all the work from the top of the motor inside the coach. Initially took over three hours to replace, then filled radiator with water, started the motor and noticed a leak. Gasket move . Started from square one, replaced gaskets, re-assembled components...done in 30 minutes. BTW while at it, I replaced all the belts and both radiator hoses.
One thing for anyone doing this yourself, bring your existing water pump with you to the parts house because the replacement year for mine was from a '73-'84 GMC that had an extra threaded "boss" that the '93 year model didn't.
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09-25-2011, 08:33 PM
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It is also good to get some glue to secure the gaskets in place on the water pump. I usually use weatherstrip adhesive, the yellow glue frequently called "gorilla snot". Make sure it is dry before you try to install it.
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09-26-2011, 02:20 AM
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i agree leadman plan is to glue gasket on block and let it dry for a day
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09-26-2011, 03:33 AM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Gulf Streamers Club
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Glue gasket to the pump!! That way, if you have to ever replace it again, it'll come off with the pump (most of it). Glue it to the block, and you'll be scraping and cursing for hours.
Same for oil pan, tranny pan, head covers, intake, etc...
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11-20-2011, 04:32 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: texas
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a follow up i could finely could afford a pump so i got to thinking what am i doing wrong so i pulled the cross member that ties the frame together was able to get better access to pump. found the steering box bolts loose. pump is on and fan and pulleys installed. after church ill try to button up.
dave
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