For those of you who have changed your intercooler water pump—is that lower panel removeable? Reason for my question is because I ran over a box spring yesterday (don't get me started) and noticed today that that panel is now gone exposing the water pump.

Luckily my bumper only suffered a slight wrinkle and some scratches that should buff out, but I really want to cover up everything again. Hopefully the mounting locations weren't compromised but you never know till you get in there and look around.

 

Yes, it is removable.... hopefully you only tore off the piece and not damaged the mounting point.... the plastic usually breaks first from all the pics I have see..... you can get the two part numbers from the parts list on the online parts list.... one is the panel and one is the access door....

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ollection.html


edit.... here is the assembly with both pieces..
assembly left 05098681AA
assembly right 05098682AA

 

Great, thanks for the info Mike!

 

at least it is the perfect time to upgrade the pump....you know as soon as you put that new panel on...your pump will go out.....

 

Yea no kidding there!

 

what is the best water pump upgrade? I have to replace mine as well and i would like to upgrade sense i plane n putting the bigger intercooler needswing and waldig came up with.
And also dose and know where i can find the diy for the water pump i can't find it. thanks

 

This link should help.
I have not had to replace mine, so I have no advice on best pump.
From what I read, separating the ic system is a good upgrade.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...nson-pump.html

 

I hadn't even noticed that my panel is gone too
Got the Johnson pump yesterday, small little thing