pics from my mazmart pump install...


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silicone radiator hose/OEM t-stat/Mazmart H2O pump
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after draining the radiator and the block, remove the hoses and H20 pump pulley. loosen the 3 pulley bolts before removing the belt (makes it easier)
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remove the nuts and bolts that attaches the pump to the block and pull the pump out
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OEM vs. Mazmart
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installation is reverse of disassembly
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after disconnecting the hoses, remove the nut and 2 bolts on top and sides of the thermostat housing
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pry the part from the air pump injector (on top of the t-stat housing) to the side to remove the t-stat housing
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remove and replace...
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autobahn88/ebay silicone radiator hose, good fitment except for the hose that goes to the t-stat housing... yoiu have to cut it about 1/2" and muscle it in to make it fit. no biggie, 'cause i'm a machito :cool:
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ensure that everything's torqued down and no extra parts, re-fill with coolant (NPG-R in my case)
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...I drove the car around for a little bit but I wasn't paying atttention to my scangauge II (in a rush to finish my errrands) but I'll post my observations tomorrow after I get back from work.

Ebay hoses FTW! Nice write-up! Remember to post your opinions and results on the pump!

About how long did it take you to finish the job?

About how long did it take you to finish the job?

I was taking my sweet ass time this morning, so I would say about 4-5 hours including breaks...

Nice write up. Not exactly sure what "machito" means but it still sounded damn funny.:rofl:

how many miles on the car???? those are the clearest looking omp lines i have ever seen.

and nice job and write up.

beers :beer:

Nice write up. Not exactly sure what "machito" means but it still sounded damn funny.:rofl:

hehe, thanks! I just heard machito from the cheetos commercial over the radio.


how many miles on the car???? those are the clearest looking omp lines i have ever seen.

and nice job and write up.

beers :beer:

thanks! currently, almost 47K miles on the car...

How much is the Mazmart part?

Since you made the Evans switch did you flush or drain the block? Also, what's the big a$$ radiator cap?

I paid $250 (shipped)

...so today was the first time I drove the car in a decent distance (75 miles, to/fro). it was fairly cool in the morning and I didn't notice any difference. On the way home, it was about high 70's to low 80's and during stop and go traffic, I noticed that the highest the coolant temp went was 189 except when I was at the drive thru wherin it went all the way to 209. Freeway temps were fairly low, highest was 186. I can't really tell if there was any increase in power but that would be a great bonus.

Since you made the Evans switch did you flush or drain the block? Also, what's the big a$$ radiator cap?

LOL, of course! flushed it with Sierra twice and than the prep fluid just to be sure. it might sound like an overkill but better safe than sorry.

...I think you just answered your second question

Question,

What tools you used to take the Pulley out ?

Im going to do mine as soon as Paul send me the pump ... need to prepare you know.

and why did you replace your t-stat? broken ?

Question,

What tools you used to take the Pulley out ?

Im going to do mine as soon as Paul send me the pump ... need to prepare you know.

and why did you replace your t-stat? broken ?

17mm deep well socket or shallow w/ extension to loosen the lower alt bolt
12mm for the tensioner, brackets and water pump
10mm for the 3 pulley bolts

...there's nothing wrong with the t-stat, I just figured I replaced it anyways rather than keeping the old one and end getting stuck on me. it's a $20 part so it's not that big of a deal, like I've said before... better safe than sorry :D:

...I think you just answered your second question

I'm not so sure I did. Help me out.

it's a big @ss radiator cap rated for 18.5 psig (1.3 kgcm*2)

I suppose that's my question, why the need? I was under the impression Evans doesn't need pressure.

I suppose that's my question, why the need? I was under the impression Evans doesn't need pressure.

I removed the silicone gasket underneath the cap...

is that also the OMP modification?

also, what brand is that cap?, it looks pretty sweet if I do say so myself.

thanks! Not so sure about the brand, just got it from ebay... and yes, I do have the Sohn OMP adaptor

ahhhhhhh,,

now the mop lines make sense.. ding ding ding...

beers :beer:

17mm deep well socket or shallow w/ extension to loosen the lower alt bolt
12mm for the tensioner, brackets and water pump
10mm for the 3 pulley bolts

...there's nothing wrong with the t-stat, I just figured I replaced it anyways rather than keeping the old one and end getting stuck on me. it's a $20 part so it's not that big of a deal, like I've said before... better safe than sorry :D:

maybe I should replace mine as well :P

I thought it cost more.

Do you have the part numbeR? (my lazyness stops me from looking at the parts.pdf)

NM found it on your picture :P

N3H-115-171 15.73

Pretty sweet .... Going for next day shipping ... maybe

LOL! I got mine from the stealership...

I just placed an order, t-stat is not a normally stock item need to order. no biggy, I can live with it, just a couple of days. :P