[GT182]

Ok... here's my little update on what's happenin with my car.

The other day I finally got the new pump I'm testing installed and the car running again. Running but not driveable for the hightway.... still have to get the header panel back from the bodyshop. Had to have it repainted.

Now back to the pump. I'm using my old original rear divider plate with the keyway, and using the SS replacement front plate with it. The gap between this new impeller and the rear original plate is perfect. Test fitting everything together with the pump bolts just finger tight I heard something scraping inside. The only tweeking I had to do was bend the keyway 'ears' just a tad so they sit up to and touch the timing gear hump in the timing cover. After bending the ears and the pump bolted up tight so there's no leaks... no more noise from inside the timing cover. Also went back to the normal 'ol 180 thermostat. I started the car up and let it sit and idle for a good 45 minutes. Temperature slowly went up to 180 and stayed there.... No overheating at all. This pump moves coolant like you won't believe.

This 'new' pump is just like the one Charles has and it will be the new pump from Cardone, even with a new part number. Hang tight, once they get set up and start putting them out on the market, they'll let us know so we can then let you know.