I, along with the back up of my generous host, SiSF, replaced the water pump today. We kinda figured with 161k miles on it, it was time. Yanked it out, old one looked perfect. 161k miles. Wow.
Went ahead and installed new one, purchased from Murphs, for the peace of mind.
Also replaces all coolant hoses as they were about 5-6 years old.
To Steve in Sunny Florida, SALUTE! Thanx again for the use of the lift and having my back when required.
Wrapped it up about 2:30-3, SiSF, 2Fast(runner up OTP), in town for a personal matter, and myself then went up to
http://www.wallowatthehollow.com/to celebrate the success.