Imagine this will be redundant but here goes. Getting access to the hoses behind the pump puts you in a position to replace the pump easily. It cost more but I recommend you seriously consider it. I have noticed when you do a flush on radiator systems that are old things tend to start leaking that didn't before. Done it 3 times and ended up replacing 2 pumps and one radiator shortly after the flush. One pump was on my Delorean and the other 2 were a Ford van and truck. If it were easier to access the pump I would say wait and see if it works in your favor. Ed 10541 ----- Original Message ----- From: "id" <ionicdesign@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 7:17 PM Subject: [DML] WATER PUMP POLL > I am about to do all of the hoses on my car and i need your help. My water pump is > working and not leaking and i have 52,000 miles on my car. I have been told to replace