Hi everyone. I'm a new guy to the forum. Been working on cars all my life (I'm 55) but not much on an LT-1. I need to change the water pump on my 97 Z28. I ordered the car new so I know the car well. My question is, can I do just the water pump without changing the opti? I'm retired so I am trying to save some cash right now. Another 2 weeks and I would normally get my Z out for the spring/summer season but when I moved it yesterday I noticed the leak. So, is it possible for me to drain the coolant and cover the opti with a trash bag till I get the pump off and make sure it stays dry? Thanks in advance.

Jack in Michigan

 

yes you could. how old is the opti? while you have the pump off it may be a good idea to pull the cap off and see how she looks on the inside. if the opti is old, 50-60k miles then it would be a good idea to change it. have seen them go for 100k so if no money then you gotta do what you gotta do right.

 

It's the original opti with about 90,000 on it. The car sounds great. I will pull the cap when I get the pump off.

 

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Thank you for the info.

 

Thanks for the plug