Changing Water Pump in the cold???

[blanco97]

Hi,
My 97 F-350 needs a new water pump. I was thinking about doing it this weekend. My garage is unheated and is about the same temperature as the outside. Is it a bad idea to be changing it in 30 degree weather?
Thanks

[bigcountrysg]

Originally Posted by blanco97

Hi,
My 97 F-350 needs a new water pump. I was thinking about doing it this weekend. My garage is unheated and is about the same temperature as the outside. Is it a bad idea to be changing it in 30 degree weather?
Thanks

Nope just sucks doing it. If you have a barbeque grill, steal the propane tank. Go to the hardware store and get those radiator heaters that mount to the tank. They put out a lot of heat. That will make it more comfortable for you.

I have to do the same as well. Tomorrow maybe the day being it is suppose to be in the low 40's.

[Diesel Monkey]

I got a 250 watt heat lamp bulb. Works great, I just wish I had a better portable light.

[bigcountrysg]

Originally Posted by Diesel Monkey

I got a 250 watt heat lamp bulb. Works great, I just wish I had a better portable light.

In cali that might work great. But in the cold temps of Michigan you need a heater of some sort. I use a 155,000 btu kerosene ready heater.

[Ryan Rønning]

Originally Posted by blanco97

Hi,
My 97 F-350 needs a new water pump. I was thinking about doing it this weekend. My garage is unheated and is about the same temperature as the outside. Is it a bad idea to be changing it in 30 degree weather?
Thanks

Originally Posted by bigcountrysg

Nope just sucks doing it. If you have a barbeque grill, steal the propane tank. Go to the hardware store and get those radiator heaters that mount to the tank. They put out a lot of heat. That will make it more comfortable for you.

I have to do the same as well. Tomorrow maybe the day being it is suppose to be in the low 40's.

You both have to do waterpumps? That sucks!

[bigcountrysg]

Originally Posted by RRonning1984

You both have to do waterpumps? That sucks!

My buddy just did his last weekend, my other buddy has to do his as well. All the trucks I know of that have about 180,000 miles on them with the original water pump need them replaced.

I knew mine was on its last leg, now I am just stretching it.

[Ryan Rønning]

Dont say that. I have 177.534 miles right now and I dont want to hear that.

[bigcountrysg]

Originally Posted by RRonning1984

Dont say that. I have 177.534 miles right now and I dont want to hear that.

That is about the miles I have on my truck. Good luck

[Ryan Rønning]

You scared me. I just checked prices on the web for new ones, just incase. EBAY is the cheapest.

[bigcountrysg]

Originally Posted by RRonning1984

You scared me. I just checked prices on the web for new ones, just incase. EBAY is the cheapest.

I would just buy one from the local parts store. That way if it fails and is under warranty you take it off and get a free replacement.