Monday, October 27, 2008 - 11:18 pm, by: Patrick Robinson(Islandsoarer)
This is really frustrating now. After I finally got the waterpump installed and got the car up and running, I decided to go and see a movie and then pop into a bar for a few drinks. When I left the Bar I was pulling out the corner. The roads were wet so when I was coming out the corner the car started to spin tires. I heard a thump, thump and grinding sound. I pulled over and low and behold when I opened the bonnet the dayam waterpump was cracked. The piece that spins on the water pump that holds the pulley and fan were off and the serpentine belt came off. The serpentine belt was new and the waterpump was new too. But what could have caused this to happen. I know I tightened everything. Do you think the waterpump could have been faulty.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 02:02 am, by: Patrick Robinson(Islandsoarer)
yeah don you gat it. Well to be honest 2 of the holes did not line up and......i decided to take a chance and bolt it on. So i guess I can call it my bad. Was ducking having to pay this OEM Price of 400 for a dam pump. I'll take some pics to show you guys how it looks.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 09:27 am, by: Joel King(Twinturbos_rock_my_chasis)
Patrick Robinson wrote on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 02:02 am:
Was ducking having to pay this OEM Price of 400 for a dam pump.
WOW!!! that is expensive! I talked to a Toyota parts place and they are $162.24 list price, maybe give em a try next time or if you want to now go genuine, just pm me for their number/details....
Friday, October 31, 2008 - 05:49 am, by: Patrick Robinson(Islandsoarer)
See Joel this is how it works here in the Bahamas. USD PRICE FOR PUMP - 183.00 US TAX ADD 7% HANDLING CHARGE TO DELIVER TO COURIER IN MIAMI ADD ANOTHER CHARGE. COURIER SERVICE HERE TO BAHAMAS-ANOTHER CHARGE CUSTOMS DUTY AND STAMP TAX 57% ON EVERYTHING ALREADY CHARGED. THEN ON TOP OF THAT 95 CENTS A POUND FOR THE COURIER. That sucks right?
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Saturday, November 01, 2008 - 01:03 am, by: Patrick Robinson(Islandsoarer)
Hey Neil, Thanks Man. I have been having thoughts about selling my car.....I mean I have her in the paper and all, but after the amount of blood sweat and tears that I have put into it; and I know I haven't put as a much as some of you guys; I don't think I want to sell it. What gets at me is that everytime I repair or replace a part, something else comes up. These dam old cars, Gatta Love 'Em
Monday, November 10, 2008 - 10:27 pm, by: Patrick Robinson(Islandsoarer)
Ok, This •••• is really gettin at me now. Come to find out, not only the waterpump cracked but the friggin' peice at the back of the waterpump too. I ordered a waterpump with everything and it's the wrong dam one again. Goin on two months and this friggin car ain't fixed yet. I noticed the original pump has a heater hose or something coming from it whereas the new one doesn't have it. Someone please help cause I'm about to drive this farkin' car into the canal. I hate this friggin place. Can't find shiat when it comes to cars.
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