[NoGuru]

I went into limp mode this weekend and it looks like from the codes I need to replace the water pump and thermostat or both. I was looking at this kit from ECS but do I need to replace or get any other parts while I am in there and do I need all the parts in the kit?

[type-dRew]

Dude, what the heck, we were just talking water pumps the other day.

Get the kit from FCP, for the warranty. And make sure you get the U hose that goes from the wp -> thermostat.

[NoGuru]

Originally Posted by type-dRew

Dude, what the heck, we were just talking water pumps the other day.

Get the kit from FCP, for the warranty. And make sure you get the U hose that goes from the wp -> thermostat.

Ahh good idea going with FCP.
Should I get an expansion tank since I am already draining the coolant?

[type-dRew]

Originally Posted by NoGuru

Ahh good idea going with FCP.
Should I get an expansion tank since I am already draining the coolant?

I would replace every piece of the cooling system you can afford.

For sure the connection hose, wp and thermostat. Anything else is your choice.

Hell, lets put a CSF radiator in it too

[NoGuru]

Originally Posted by type-dRew

I would replace every piece of the cooling system you can afford.

For sure the connection hose, wp and thermostat. Anything else is your choice.

Hell, lets put a CSF radiator in it too

I have read nothing but bad things about the CSF and leaking.

Do they make an upgraded Water Pump? Seems 66K is way to short of life for a WP.

[type-dRew]

Originally Posted by NoGuru

I have read nothing but bad things about the CSF and leaking.

Do they make an upgraded Water Pump? Seems 66K is way to short of life for a WP.

Thats about standard shelf life especially if it was original to the car. 60-90k seems the norm.

I was unaware the CSFs had leaking issues. Thats in my plans for after essentials are taken care of. Ill look into that.

I know there is a Mishimoto option also. Neither of which are particularly required but cooling mods are always a plus imo.

[NoGuru]

Originally Posted by type-dRew

Thats about standard shelf life especially if it was original to the car. 60-90k seems the norm.

I was unaware the CSFs had leaking issues. Thats in my plans for after essentials are taken care of. Ill look into that.

I know there is a Mishimoto option also. Neither of which are particularly required but cooling mods are always a plus imo.

Cool, thanks Drew.
If I can find the threads about the CSF I will try and link them.

[Rickygst]

Which CSFs radiator are leaking. Are you talking about the upgraded radiator or their standard? I have the upgraded and have not notice leaking. Been on for at least two years now. Maybe I need to take a closer look

[NoGuru]

Originally Posted by Rickygst

Which CSFs radiator are leaking. Are you talking about the upgraded radiator or their standard? I have the upgraded and have not notice leaking. Been on for at least two years now. Maybe I need to take a closer look

I don't remember which one but one one of the forums I have read that there a lot of issues with the CSF not lasting.
That does not mean they will all fail. I'm not even sure which forum I was on.

[cruizinmax]

A little late to the party but i didn't think a 2ded code was the sign of a waterpump issue. Were there waterpump codes that you cleared and aren't showing?

[NoGuru]

Originally Posted by cruizinmax

A little late to the party but i didn't think a 2ded code was the sign of a waterpump issue. Were there waterpump codes that you cleared and aren't showing?

I did clear the codes before taking this screen shot.
I replaced the Water pump and thermostat anyway and it seems to be fine now but I have not drove any long distances.

[type-dRew]

In my experience, the only time i've had 2DED show up is when I leave my obd cable plugged in the port when the car is off for extended periods of time or a few key cycles.