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Fred Posted on Feb 21, 2016
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Should I replace water pump?

At about 90,000 miles on my 1993 Town Car my water pump gave out. Should I replace the water pump on my 2005 Town Car before trip coast to coast?

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Hi Fred:
Tricky question.
Personally, I would happily head out on my trip.
That said, depending on the mileage already on the vehicle, and the maintenance history, I would be checking the tires and brakes, check ALL fluids, doing an oil change, and replace the air cleaner and wiper blades.
Coast to coast is really less than most yearly distance traveled so It's the adventure to consider.
Cheers, and enjoy.

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