Water Pump R&R

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Date: Sun, 27 Apr 1997 23:03:00 -0700
From: James Brink 
Subject: Water pump replacement
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org

Gratz wrote:
> 
> I am replacing my timing belt soon on my '89 V6, I will be replacing the
> water pump also. Any recommendations on either OEM (toyota) or after
> market brand replacement part.Good or bad . TIA.
> Jon G.

Of course, I prefer the OEM parts (bias, parts envy???). Be sure to
replace your tensioner spring ($4.00 part) and inspect the tensioner
pulley, #2 idler pulley (one on top), crankshaft and cam oil seals. The
thermostat is down there too. Now is also a good time to replace the
accessory drive belts. Some people have had problems bleeding the air
out of their cooling systems after this procedure due to the low
placement of the t-stat. A trick I use is to remove the top rad. hose on
the radiator end and fill the cooling system as full as possible through
the hose. When the engine is filled, reinstall the hose. I then top-off
the radiator. On the V6's, it helps to run the motor until it reaches
norm. operating temp. and shut off the motor. Wait for the engine to
cool and recheck the coolant level. You may have to do this 1 or 2 times
to completely purge the air from the system.

Good Luck.
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Jim Brink				1986 Standard Bed 4X4/22R
Toyota/ASE Certified Technician		135,000 Miles
brinkjm@earthlink.net			32" BFG All-Terrain T/As
					Stock 4.10 gears
					Rear Lock-Right (TRD)

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Date: Sun, 04 Jan 1998 20:07:13 -0800
From: Jim Brink 
Subject: Water Pump Weep Hole
To: Toy4x4@tlca.org

Jimmy Tom wrote:
> 
> Quickie:  Do the 22RE water pumps have a weep hole to indicate leaky
> bearings?  I'm getting whiffs of antifreeze and can't find any leaking.


Yep. Look above the timing marker on the t-chain cover. If the water
pump is leaking, a puddle will form here.

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Jim Brink--Toyota/ASE Certified Technician             '86 Std. Bed 22R
Manhattan Beach, CA				   32x11.50/15 BFG M/Ts
ToyTech@off-road.com                       	
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