2004 Mazda B3000 V6 3.0 should I change water pump after storage at 83,000 miles

[2manyrocks]

I have and use these:
Lisle LC17100 Flat Band Hose Clamp Pliers

Have you been able to get hose clamps off in pretty tight places with these?

 

[oliver1555]

Yes. I’ll take a couple of pictures in a bit.

 

[oliver1555]

It’s kind of hard to get good pictures, but these clamps were difficult to access. The pliers are offset and reversible so you can get the side you need in the right place and also has a little ratcheting mechanism to help hold the clamp open. Sometimes, it’s still a tussle, but I have been happy with these hose pliers

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[2manyrocks]

Very much appreciated.

 

[2manyrocks]

For anybody replacing hoses on a 2004 Mazda B3000 like mine, I got those pliars today. The clearances in this truck are so tight that the pliars just didn't work for me on this vehicle.

A small vice grip and a medium vice grip worked.

I'm not sure if the manufacturer designed these hoses so that you'd replace them after taking the fan and fan shroud out to replace the water pump?

I reused the spring hose clamps...now I'm wondering if I should have installed new ones? I haven't replaced the coolant yet.

 

[oliver1555]

We’ll, shoot! Sorry they didn’t work out for you.

 

[2manyrocks]

That's okay. I appreciate the effort.

 

[2manyrocks]

After finding that one rear brake cylinder was leaking, I rounded over the nut cylinder while getting it unstuck. I was able to retighten it so it doesn't leak after installing new brake cylinders on both sides.

I thought about replacing the line, but the Mazda line is expensive. The Ford Ranger line is $34, but the seller isn't sure if it will actually fit my Mazda.

First option is to leave well enough alone. When the wheel cylinders need replacing again in the future, I can install a new line at that point.

Second option is to try replacing now with the Ford Ranger version.

Third option is to fabricate new 3/16 line.

Opinions?

 

[rangerfredbob]

Rangers and Mazda B series are identical mechanically year to year between '94 and '11, the differences are in interior and exterior trim stuff and option packages...

 

[Oaktree]

Does this engine have a timing chain or a belt? If a belt, with 84k it's due.