Ahhhhh, now I'm clear on that! That makes sense! So it does need replacing. Aha! I'll try that. Thank you ryany! I really appreciate the info. I still think the water pump needs to be replaced because I didn't really feel surge in the hose when I crimped it with my hand.

And yes, the shroud is tightly intact. I made sure of it when I replaced the radiator. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

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