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cool, ill see is UAP NAPA here in town can get them or cor star or car star what ever it is
im @ 81,000 km, i bought th car @ 73,000, doubt its been replaced but im not taking chances
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Originally posted by GSVT:
What kind of paper towel are you using? We usually flame this type of post to the Martha Stewart forum, but this seems to be a loose thread so we'll let it pass.  Personally I though a little brighter light would have highlighted the embossed pattern a little more as well as showing the impeller remnants in a "better light". Edit: On second reading "remnants" might be too complimentary, let's change that to "remains".
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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GSVT, not sure what brand paper towel i had, but its probably more durable than that oem impellar 
"We Learn From Our Mystique's". 1993 Honda Civic Hatch (stored away, waiting for a front clip, future drag car). 1995 Mystique GS V6 (everyday car). 1998 Mystique LS V6 (show car, sunny summer days only). My personal site... http://www.deanjoyce.com President of On All 4s Car Club of New York - www.onall4scarclub.com
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Are there any years that are immune to this?
Does it plague all year contours or just 95-98.
I have a 98.5 with nearly 60k on it. I'm begining to be afraid to drive long distances but I have to for work.
98 Silver Frost Contour SE Sport ATX
BAT Handling Kit, SVT E1 Wheels, SVT TB, UIM, Airbox , SVT Exhaust, Rear Strut Brace, Pioneer Deck and 12 disc changer, Pioneer 6X8's
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yeah ive got a 98 GL 2.5
wonder if its only some models?
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so its this problem present on all models?
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V6 only, certainly up to '98 since mine just disentegrated. Check this post for more specific examples:
http://www.contour.org/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=001707
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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Check my signature. My engine overheating due to a water pump failure is an extreme case, for sure, but my troubles could have been easily prevented. Just say no to procrastination ....
Luigi
1997 SE, black, MTX, BAT suspension kit, resonatorless, Dynomax Superturbo, Corbeau GTS-II driver's seat, seven spoke SE wheels, K&N, tranny cocktail, Mobile 1
Used 96 Duratech with 35K installed at 92.5K due to engine fire. Replace your water pump today!
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I will soon as a find a damn metal impellar water pump i can but for my duratec :p
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after changing my waterpump The whole thing, it's the so-called stainless steel cone fastening method to the aluminum housing that is suspect. Staking is not the best way to fasten the cone to the housing. The original was done much better than the new one? (Mine must have been made on one of those so called good days?) So I re-staked it. Original impeller was just like new 98 built 07/97 (the car). Brand new pump from the dealer complete w/ rubber hoses connected $ 122.51 including tax @6.25% At least I know were it stands, cheap insurance.
Terry How about stainless screws???????????
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