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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Gold Coolant / Water Pump

I switched from the green to the gold coolant about 1200 miles ago. Made sure all the green was out. Went with the Zerex G-5 and distilled water. It appears the water pump is shot. Question: Could switching to the gold have an effect on the water pump? Perhaps it's just a coincidence.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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i think it could be a coincendence. i have been running CAT ELC for 7 years now. even though its not reccomended. supposedly (i dont have written offical proof) theres a compatibility issue with the copper injector cups but thats supposed to be it. i also run coolant filters on all my truck so i think thats an advantage on my part. was that the factory original water pump?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Not sure. I'm not the original owner. I suspect it is, which wouldn't surprise me if it blew at 185,000 miles.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Both cars I did the switchover to long life antifreeze, soon after the water pump started leaking.
 
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