1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Water Pump

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Front Wheel Drive Automatic 60000 miles

I just noticed my low coolant light turned on, on my 88' oldsmobile. I added coolant and the light was still on. It has been on for about 3 days. My uncle is a mechanic and he told me it was the water pump. I travel roughly 30 miles one way to school. How long and how much will this run me on average? Any help would be great.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 AT 7:04 PM

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Tiny
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Was your coolant low? If not then water pump is probably not bad. Any weird noises from engine compartment?

What model is this on? Cutlass Supreme, Cutlass Ciera, etc?
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 AT 7:13 PM
Tiny
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Not really. I added a little coolant but not much. And its a oldsmobile cutlass supreme 2dr
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 AT 7:38 PM
Tiny
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Seems more like a faulty engine coolant level sensor (located just below the radiator cap, pic. below) than a faulty water pump then... I have provided an estimate for replacing the water pump on your vehicle anyway though..

COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR LOCATION


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Graphic_285.jpg



WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT ESTIMATE


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_1504.jpg

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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 AT 7:55 PM

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