A water pipe O-ring doesn't even register on my scale of "fixing things" anymore... That'd be akin to putting gas in the car.
If it doesn't involve pulling the motor or transmission, or both, it doesn't count.

....seriously.

H@xtGSX said:

A water pipe O-ring doesn't even register on my scale of "fixing things" anymore... That'd be akin to putting gas in the car.
If it doesn't involve pulling the motor or transmission, or both, it doesn't count.

....seriously.

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Well do I have to remove the manifold and turbo to do it?

You don't have to take that stuff off... Just get it up off the ground on some stands so you can get at it from underneath. The water pipe O-ring is an easy fix.

Trust me, you are going to get NASCAR fast at getting your car onto and off of jackstands. I am not kidding even a little bit when I say that I have my car up on stands AT LEAST twice a week. I am under the hood daily.

H@xtGSX said:

You don't have to take that stuff off... Just get it up off the ground on some stands so you can get at it from underneath. The water pipe O-ring is an easy fix.

Trust me, you are going to get NASCAR fast at getting your car onto and off of jackstands. I am not kidding even a little bit when I say that I have my car up on stands AT LEAST twice a week. I am under the hood daily.

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Got anymore tips for changing the oring? It seems impossible without taking off at least the turbo.

smills1840 said:

Got anymore tips for changing the oring? It seems impossible without taking off at least the turbo.

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You're on a 2G so I'm assuming you have the stock water pipe:
1. Drain coolant
2. Remove thermostat housing
3. Remove bolt from behind manifold holding water pipe on
4. Remove bolt on bellhousing holding the pipe on (behind thermostat housing)
5. Pull the water pipe out just enough to clear the water pump.. you may have to disconnect the hose near your alternator real quick.
6. Replace both O rings with felpro part number: ES72872
7. Lube new O rings with coolant, and reverse the steps to get the water pipe back on.
8. Start up car and check for leaks.
9. No leaks? You're done!

TSITurbo95 said:

Just keep up in the maintenance. Take care of your car and it will take care of you.

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^^^^^^

BurrowZ said:

You're on a 2G so I'm assuming you have the stock water pipe:
1. Drain coolant
2. Remove thermostat housing
3. Remove bolt from behind manifold holding water pipe on
4. Remove bolt on bellhousing holding the pipe on (behind thermostat housing)
5. Pull the water pipe out just enough to clear the water pump.. you may have to disconnect the hose near your alternator real quick.
6. Replace both O rings with felpro part number: ES72872
7. Lube new O rings with coolant, and reverse the steps to get the water pipe back on.
8. Start up car and check for leaks.
9. No leaks? You're done!

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Thermostat housing is on the left (passenger) side of the engine, correct?

smills1840 said:

Thermostat housing is on the left (passenger) side of the engine, correct?

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Yes. It's what the radiator cap is on.

Once you do the bolt on and mods you want, get a solid tune. Reliablity come from the tune!