All,
I'm in the middle of a summer long project building up a 4.2l engine to put
in my 88 RR. I have nearly all the parts together for final assembly and
need advice/opinion on what to do about the water pump. I am trying to
decide weather or not to re-use the one that is currently on my 3.5 (w/90k
orig miles). The current pump shows no outward signs of distress or immnent
failure, no funny noises, etc. I'd hate to put it on the new engine and then
have it go south. Is there such thing as a WP re-build kit, and is it cost
effective to do such a thing (on a preemptive basis)? Should I just order a
new one?
Someone on ebay is selling a water pump (with a higher flow rate) from a
Buick 300 that is claimed to be a bolt right up fit to the Rover timing
cover. Anyone know anything about this?
Also, I will be needing intake valve seals for a set of rover heads. Does
anyone have an aftermarket p/n to obtain these locally? Reccomendations?
Tom
88 RR
Durango
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