

| Subject: | water pump removal |
| From: | Ben huot |
| Date: | Wed, 13 Feb 2002 16:21:54 -0500 |
Good day gentlemen, (87 Westy) Spring in not so far and I found out that my rear engine noise come from the coolant pump (Water pump). After removing the belt (alternator-pump) I found out that the pump bearing was finish!!! So, by Bentley 19.14 (the only info in that bible on the pump - no specified info on removing this one!!!) I can see 3 bolts holding the pump; the upper one and the lower left one look accessible but the lower right (view from the back of van or in Bentley ) seem to be a problem, the crankshaft pulley (the big one) is in the way of this bolt, even with a flexible ratchet it will be difficult to reach. Second problem, all those bolts are rusted to the bone, even with some loose nut and heating I am not sure I won't break those� For those who have done this job, any suggestion!!! (Ex: did you remove any exhaust part, engine mount or the crankshaft pulley) Regards, Ben
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