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VChula · 10-19-2025, 06:48 PM

Water pump replacement at 158K miles....

Bluebagger06 · 10-21-2025, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I drove mine to work yesterday for the first time in about a month. Was a fun ride. It’s dusty as hell again from sitting in the garage. It was looking like a bit of a barn find lol. I sealed up the garage vents that have been contributing to the dust last weekend so hopefully that will help. I’ll get a cover one of these days.

California Duster is what i keep in trunk! Quick and easy to wipe off dust!

InFiD3ViL · 10-21-2025, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VChula

Water pump replacement at 158K miles....

Failure or preventive maintenance?
I ask because these water pumps tend to be very well built. You rarely hear of them failing.

Jay480 · 10-22-2025, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluebagger06

California Duster is what i keep in trunk! Quick and easy to wipe off dust!

I don't know about the California Duster. A detailer told me once not to use them. They pick up the dirt well, but as you use it you're just rubbing any grime they've picked up all of the finish. I used to use them all the time but stopped.

xstuntman · 10-22-2025, 11:12 AM

Yes and no in my experience.

I use the California duster with a little Pledge sprayed onto it. Grabs the dust pretty good that way. I also wash the duster out routinely otherwise I think it will turn into sandpaper as it loads and holds the dust. Keep in mind I'm talking actual dust as it's parked inside. Would work well for a quick touch up at shows or cars and coffee too.

If you park outside I wouldn't use it as you're likely doing damage with dust, dirt, bug poop and God knows what else. Tried it once on my wife's K4 parked outside and it was pointless so now I wash it every week.

VChula · 10-22-2025, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Failure or preventive maintenance?
I ask because these water pumps tend to be very well built. You rarely hear of them failing.

Imminent failure.
It leaked after a drive and was starting to screech on startup.
(the weep hole is hidden by the pulley)

Word of advice - consider replacing the heater core hose assembly set and all of the clamps as these were difficult to disconnect on the pump side.

I say this because I still have a little coolant seepage on those 2 ports.
I received the hose set today but still waiting for the 4 clamps (3 different part numbers with one of them being discontinued but still in stock at some dealers)
I will tackle that job when I replace all of the AC system components (except the evaporator, which I will need to flush)

Bluebagger06 · 10-22-2025, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xstuntman

Yes and no in my experience.

I use the California duster with a little Pledge sprayed onto it. Grabs the dust pretty good that way. I also wash the duster out routinely otherwise I think it will turn into sandpaper as it loads and holds the dust. Keep in mind I'm talking actual dust as it's parked inside. Would work well for a quick touch up at shows or cars and coffee too.

If you park outside I wouldn't use it as you're likely doing damage with dust, dirt, bug poop and God knows what else. Tried it once on my wife's K4 parked outside and it was pointless so now I wash it every week.

yep i clean mine off after every use , put it back into the cover . been doing this for years and havent seen it scratch it yet, definitely dont use if car sits outside!!

The SS Godfather · 10-30-2025, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluebagger06

yep i clean mine off after every use , put it back into the cover . been doing this for years and havent seen it scratch it yet, definitely dont use if car sits outside!!

Yeah I'm the same, full valet after every use! But I do cheat and she never gets wet as rain free! Looks like new.... 15 years old !

Caveman_SS · 11-03-2025, 04:03 PM

Went with some friends to TKM Performance in Denton, NC for a dyno day with free pulls to see what hp we make. The Camaro made 381 hp to the wheels with longtubes, 3" Corsa catback, Cold Air Inductions intake, and no tune. Pretty happy with how it did.

https://youtube.com/shorts/_wJLtV-oc...x8ekbWwgmWEZmg

The SS Godfather · 11-03-2025, 04:29 PM

Had first service, All oils, full check over!!!
All good, no issues!!! A+

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-04-2025, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Caveman_SS

Went with some friends to TKM Performance in Denton, NC for a dyno day with free pulls to see what hp we make. The Camaro made 381 hp to the wheels with longtubes, 3" Corsa catback, Cold Air Inductions intake, and no tune. Pretty happy with how it did.

https://youtube.com/shorts/_wJLtV-oc...x8ekbWwgmWEZmg

Nice numbers! Back when we did my L99 with the same mods you had, we put down 370rwhp..

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-04-2025, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by The SS Godfather

Had first service, All oils, full check over!!!
All good, no issues!!! A+

Very awesome!!!

scott71law · 11-04-2025, 11:07 AM

I mounted an ipad on my dash and have gauges and other info on it now, I wasn't sure i'd like it but it is actually really cool lol.

Caveman_SS · 11-04-2025, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Nice numbers! Back when we did my L99 with the same mods you had, we put down 370rwhp..

Cool! That's impressive for an L99. The guys working the dyno said they were happy to see something besides a mustang on it lol. There was a TON of mustangs there.

10-19-2025, 06:48 PM	#1821
VChula SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 1996 Z28 SS & 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 821	Water pump replacement at 158K miles.... Attached Images __________________ Vance Chula - 1996 Camaro Z28 SS #1688 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe #1956

10-22-2025, 11:12 AM	#1825
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,376	Yes and no in my experience. I use the California duster with a little Pledge sprayed onto it. Grabs the dust pretty good that way. I also wash the duster out routinely otherwise I think it will turn into sandpaper as it loads and holds the dust. Keep in mind I'm talking actual dust as it's parked inside. Would work well for a quick touch up at shows or cars and coffee too. If you park outside I wouldn't use it as you're likely doing damage with dust, dirt, bug poop and God knows what else. Tried it once on my wife's K4 parked outside and it was pointless so now I wash it every week. __________________ '18 SS wheels, colored matched Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, victory red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter, Hot Wheels steering wheel and seat covers, Hot Wheels exterior emblems.

11-03-2025, 04:29 PM	#1830
The SS Godfather Drives: TBS BLOWN/CAMMED 2010 CAMARO RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: AUCKLAND -NZ Posts: 585	Had first service, All oils, full check over!!! All good, no issues!!! A+ Attached Images

11-03-2025, 04:03 PM	#1829
Caveman_SS Will Cave Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2023 Location: North Carolina Posts: 179	Went with some friends to TKM Performance in Denton, NC for a dyno day with free pulls to see what hp we make. The Camaro made 381 hp to the wheels with longtubes, 3" Corsa catback, Cold Air Inductions intake, and no tune. Pretty happy with how it did. https://youtube.com/shorts/_wJLtV-oc...x8ekbWwgmWEZmg

11-04-2025, 11:07 AM	#1833
scott71law Drives: 2011 LS auto Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Albany NY Posts: 31	I mounted an ipad on my dash and have gauges and other info on it now, I wasn't sure i'd like it but it is actually really cool lol.