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Originally posted by Terry Haines:
BS..!!!!, the cone becomes loose and batters the plastic impeller to death..!!!!...so CHECK THE BLOODY CONE!!!!!! :rolleyes:
Presumably this post by Terry Haines refers to the acid eating comment above.

In my own two recent wp failures cones were fine but impellers were trashed.

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There is some difference in method between years and atx/mtx. My own cars; no need for jack, battery not removed nor hoses disconnected. Pump w/o housing re & re from below, thermostat not changed.

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