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YOUR RESEARCHWant to make $200 the hard way? water pump DIY

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Beige) shifter & boot, K&N CAI that ran flawlessly on my car, aftermarket plenum (think it cost ~ $800), original Becker head unit, Colgan custom bra, and other stuff I cant remember now.
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check/replace the lines/hoses as well.
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check/replace the lines/hoses as well.
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Replace lines/hoses as well

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check/replace the lines/hoses as well.
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Replace serp belts also

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good time to replace the serp belts also.
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Replace stat

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Replace the stat with the low-temp one.
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check/replace the lines/hoses as well.
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Replace serp belts also

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good time to replace the serp belts also.
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Replace stat

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Replace the stat with the low-temp one.
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Beige) shifter & boot, K&N CAI that ran flawlessly on my car, aftermarket plenum (think it cost ~ $800), original Becker head unit, Colgan custom bra, and other stuff I cant remember now.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

So, my 01 C4 is in the garage needing a new water pump and I have a proposition - Trying to avoid the cost of a flatbed and my indies hourly rate. Job seems very DIY-able for capable people (unlike myself) but i could definitely make this worthwhile for someone in the Montgomery county MD area. Was thinking ~ $200 cash or trade for various parts I've got collecting dust - almost new MY 01 (S. Beige) shifter & boot, K&N CAI that ran flawlessly on my car, aftermarket plenum (think it cost ~ $800), original Becker head unit, Colgan custom bra, and other stuff I cant remember now. Questions - Is OEM from suncoast the consensus choice for part or any good refurb options? With 55k on clock, should the stat or anything else be replaced? (ExpansionTank already done) Just curious if anyone's seen a mobile service for basic P-car repairs, maintenance, mods, etc. in large metro areas like DC? With thousands of P-cars owners and decent indies charging ~ $100 hour, it seems like a good opportunity & promoting could be free via Craigslist, P-car events, forums, word of mouth..... Thanks much and I'm open to offers on making this worth your time...except for any the "indecent proposal" type thanks much

POST 2Original post

Replace the stat with the low-temp one.

POST 3Original post

good time to replace the serp belts also. check/replace the lines/hoses as well.

POST 4Original post

just FYI, I live in north Texas where it is routinely over 100 F and I have the stock temp thermostat and the car never gets above 205 F. There is no need for lower temp thermostat for you.

POST 5Original post

+1 to RngTrtl. I'v driven the 996 in the 110-120 degree weather with AC in the city with no hint of overheating.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I rarely drive it when temps are over 80 anyway so its nothing like north Texas. Looks like I will need a flat bed ride though..... bummer. Doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks

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