Well for the price of a wp gasket and perhaps some anti-freeze you could always have a look. This would allow you to determine if the cone in the housing and the impeller are both in good shape.
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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