Hello all, Thanks for all the responses to my question concerning pushing the brake cylinder back into the caliper housing for a front brake pad replacement. A 4" C-clamp did the trick wonderfully. Sorry it took me so long to respond, but I'm 4 digests behind in reading the list and have been super busy. All of a sudden, the list has become a much higher priority as I have discovered a problem. I recently noticed a squeaking sound from the engine compartment that sounds like a loose belt. When I went to tighten the belt, I noticed a coolant leak. It appears that coolant is leaking from the rotor on the water pump and was being sprayed on the belts causing them to slip. There is also the grinding/rattling noise coming from the general water pump area. I think the bearings have gone on my water pump. Is this a correct diagnosis do you think? Is there anything else I can check to be certain that this is the problem? I searched the archives for the procedure on replacing the water pump, and I have the procedure FAQ from the web site. Is there a gasket or sealant of some sort that I need to worry about? Should I replace any hoses while I'm in there? How difficult is the procedure? I am not that expereinced. This will be my first water pump. Thank you in advance for any advice you are able to give.
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