waterpump removal- Is there a trick?

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Apr 18, 2002 | 10:47 PM

Mo_Bandy

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From: Fremont Oh

waterpump removal- Is there a trick?

I found that my earlier problems stem from my optispark biting the big one. So now as I have to tear out the supercharger, ato get to the optispark I also have to remove the waterpump.

I tried to remove the bolts however it seems that the shaft does not want to "break loose" ... is there a secret? The enginne has 90,000 miles on it.

I'm thinking while I have it off it would probably be agood idea to replace the water pump as well.

Does anyonehave any hints? Valiums? Big hammers? :smash: :smash:

Thanks in advance...

Mo

Apr 18, 2002 | 11:11 PM

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Re: waterpump removal- Is there a trick? (Mo_Bandy)

there are 6 bolts... make sure you have removed all 6!!!

Apr 19, 2002 | 12:45 AM

Mo_Bandy

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Re: waterpump removal- Is there a trick? (bogus)

I only found 5... 3 on the passenger side and 2 on the drivers side... is the third one behind the alternator bracket?

its a 96 LT-1 :confused:

Thanks MO

Apr 19, 2002 | 01:28 AM

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Re: waterpump removal- Is there a trick? (Mo_Bandy)

Quote:

I only found 5... 3 on the passenger side and 2 on the drivers side... is the third one behind the alternator bracket?

its a 96 LT-1 :confused:

Thanks MO

If I recall correctly, the 3rd one is behind the alternator bracket.

Apr 19, 2002 | 01:49 AM

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Re: waterpump removal- Is there a trick? (Mo_Bandy)

The job requires some blood. Once I leak a little, the job gets easier. Yes there is a bolt behind the bracket. I got to mine without removing the bracket. it was tricky.

Apr 19, 2002 | 01:56 AM

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Re: waterpump removal- Is there a trick? (moffitt)

Ahha!
I have a factory service manual but it wasn't real clear. Thanks everyone... yees my hands are dripping with blood. Hopefully I'll only have to do this once in this cars lifetime..

Now on to the opti... HEH

Thanks!

Mo