Another update, i looked the other day and my new PST strut rod bushings were shot to ****. So i decided to go with RMS strut rods. to be honest it was easier to get the old ones out than to get the new ones in!! I got so pissed off trying to get these strut rods in! it was so annoying. I ended up having to take the hiem joints apart to get the lower control arm bolt to thread in. well anyway after 8 hours i got the god damn strut rods installed! They seem to work awesome though but, i only got to take a short drive.
I had a wicked vibration and limped back home. It turns out my water pump bearing was SHOT! It must have wiggled back and forth a half an inch!! it was so bad! so i get a water pump and start the install.
I loosen the alt and it does not move, i put my hand on the alt and lean into it a bit, the alt pops free and slams my middle finger in between the alt and bracket. For the next 4 hours it hurt like you would not believe. at this point in time it is hurting slightly but I have drank probably 10 or 11 beers since the incident. I know its not a good fix but its what i have at my disposal. anyway even in pain i got the old water pump off and got the new one on with 3 bolts holding it. hopefully tomorrow i can finish the job and go for a ride.I apologize for not having pictures but I've been so angry at this care lately it hasn't crossed my mind!