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DaytonaRS7

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@DaytonaRS7 thanks for the write up. Any thoughts on doing the water pump at the same time?
Besides draining coolant and removing the fan shroud, there is not really any shared work between the coolant pipe(s) or water pump replacement. I dont really see a reason to add this to the cost, unless you want to do it as preventative.

Based on my carfax, the water pump has been replaced 2x already. I didnt feel I should need it yet, so I opted not to replace at this time.
 

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what do you mean by resources?
i followed the video in post 19 in this thread.
https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/diy-water-pump-and-crossover-pipe-video.30519/page-2

remove engine cover.
remove fan shroud.
drain coolant . lower left of radiator is coolant pipe, disconnect it to allow it to drain.
disconnect a few coolant and vacuum hoses on top of the engine, and harness at the throttle body.
disconnect the silver fuel crossover pipe on top of manifold. keep a rag handy to spilled fuel. Keep a few rags handy if you had turned the ignition on in the past 2 hours.
unbolt the 10 (?) bolts holding the manifold down.
maneuver manifold up and forward. keep in mind to disconnect the wire harness at the rear. also take note of how the coolant hose under the manifold is routed. I left the hose on the bottom connected, just twisted the manifold out of the way and layed in on the left (driver) side of the engine bay
remove and replace the front coolant pipe.
clean up all the coolant that spilled out of the pipe and into the valley. took me a whole roll of paper towels.
Disconnect the wire harness/bracket at the rear of the engine, under the cowl. wires can be left connected, but the hold down for the wire harness needs to be removed so you can move the harness out of the way as needed.
remove the rear crossover pipe. A couple screws have to be done by feel. and be prepared for some cuts on your hand as it is wedge in awkward positions. I also found "getting comfortable" sitting on top of the engine was the only way to get to these bolts.
There is 1 harness plug into the coolant pipe. make note of this plug. **i mistakenly swapped this plug for the one at the rear of the manifold during re-assembly. caused a no start issue, tow to the dealer and a $700 bill***
install the new rear coolant pipe.
install everything in reverse order.
dont forget to reconnect the lower coolant hose.
refill with coolant. If you dont have one, Id recommend a vacuum coolant fill tool. I use this one: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben-parts/coolant-refill-air-purge-tool/003466sch01/
it makes filling the coolant a 5 minute process and nearly guarantees you have no leaks or air in the system.

good luck!
More than I was asking for! Thanks for the link and all the other good info. I didn't know if anyone use a service manual or whatnot but seen enough on youtube now to feel confident, thanks!
 

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