Waterpump: wait or swap preventatively

[alvocado]

Thanks for the part information.

I did something similar a couple of years ago to replace the leaking crimp connection on the transmission cooler line by cutting off the crimp and attaching new hose with step clamps. There's a flare on the tube end that helps lock the hose clamp in place. No leaks after two years. Your approach with the AN fittings is definitely more sophisticated but it got the job done for about $10.

 

[rdezs]

It's exactly the same on that aluminum tubing above the rear axle. You can carefully remove the crimp and put a 5/8 hose on. I just like going a little bit more high-tech

 

[rdezs]

My fix for the OEM crimped on transmission lines from 80,000 mi ago.

As for preventative maintenance, here's my brake job and whatnot I did for preventative maintenance, LOL