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Old 03-01-2012, 08:09 AM
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I have a coolant leak and its the water pump, how hard is it to change the water pump on a 97 blazer 4.3 vortec? Is there any how to videos? Thanks
 
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Go to forum index and in DIY look for thread on this.

Also this is a pretty good video on the general procedures:
Lifted 1995 S10 4x4 4.3L Water Pump Replacement How-to DIY - YouTube

I'm not real sure about the bolt thread direction on the idler pulley though.. be aware!

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BTW: Why does a body lift require spacers between upper and lower fan shroud?!!!! Doesnt make sense to me

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think about it, body lift raises radiator, fan remains at same level....
D'oh! {facepalm}
 

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BTW: Why does a body lift require spacers between upper and lower fan shroud?!!!! Doesnt make sense to me
think about it, body lift raises radiator, fan remains at same level....
 
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Thanks ill be sure to watch it!
 
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