The water pump replacement requires the removal of the intake manifold. Removal
of the pump differs, sometimes it lifts right out sometimes it comes apart in
place. I had to make a tool from threaded rod to remove all the parts from the
block of my 76 FHCoupe. the price for the replacement range from $149. to $289.
Depending on the supplier. I did buy three from Pep Boys (gasp!!!), for $79.ea..
I installed one and stored two for future use. They said they were rebuilds, but
I doubt it, I have never been able to locate another source for rebuilds. Make
sure you measure the clearence and install the correct size gasket.
Byron
76 TR7 FHC
79 TR7 DHC
MOWOGMAN@aol.com wrote:
> Mine is leaking. Coolant is coming out of the large slot on the block below
> the bolt on pump housing (under the intake). Is this in fact, as other car
> experience would suggest the graphite water pump seal?, or is the TR7 pump
> different? I have the manuals and catalogs, although none is very clear
> about the pump to block relationship. Is the pump a bear to extract? Will a
> good slide hammer do the trick? What about those other o rings down in
> there?, do they go bad a well?
>
> Car is an '80 Conv., 66,000 miles.
>
> thanks,
> John.
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