Jack R. Clark wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> When you think you have everything in good working order,
> that is the time to pull out the tool box because something
> is bound to go wrong.
>
> Recently, upon starting the engine of my '74 TR6 I noticed the unmistakable
> sound of the bearings in my water pump going bad,
> a continuous dry squeal, with the occasional chirp. Removed
> the fan belt, ran the car and the noise disappeared. Could be
> the alternator, but the noise was distinctly louder from the
> watre pump side.
>
> My question is where is the best source for a good WP, and
> since I have to drain some of the cooling fluids, would it
> be advisable to replace all the hoses? They are in decent
> shape to be 24 years old, but how good can that be?
>
> My wife thinks I try to "find" things to fix on my LBC, but
> she does not understand time is alot kinder to her than it
> is to my metal female friend!
>
> Thanks,
> Jack cf23352
Your car has 24 year old water hoses??! Run, don't drive, to the nearest
water hose store and replace them. Just my 2 cents...
Michael Ferguson
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