1994 corvette water pump bolt problem
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1994 corvette water pump bolt problem
I started to replaced my opti today and I am having trouble getting to the middle bolt on the drive side of the water pump. I can not line up a socket and extension to the bolt,the power steering pulley is in the way. I even went threw the slot in the pulley and still can not get to the bolt. I hope I dont have to remove the power steering. Is there a easy way to get this bolt out, any help would be great?
Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike
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I started to replaced my opti today and I am having trouble getting to the middle bolt on the drive side of the water pump. I can not line up a socket and extension to the bolt,the power steering pulley is in the way. I even went threw the slot in the pulley and still can not get to the bolt. I hope I dont have to remove the power steering. Is there a easy way to get this bolt out, any help would be great?
Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike
Go to the bolt from under the PS pulley, or try a universal joint behind the socket. It is certainly possible with some manipulation, I've had my water pump off twice. The bolt should not be so tight that the socket has to be on squarely to get enough grip.
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Just remove the four 10mm bolts that secure the PS pump to the accessory bracket. There is ZERO need to loosen or remove any of the PS lines. With the four bolts removed, push the PS pump aside (it will easily move), and then remove the water pump bolt. Should take about 2 minutes.
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