Already sent this directly, but thought I should post it to the list so
Doug gets his props publicly!
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Doug,

         Now I can thank you directly! I found your web pages via the
archives and printed it out last weekend. I needed confirmation that this
can actually be done with the engine still in the van, and the pulley still
on the crankshaft. This cured my initial despair, and convinced me that
there are some seriously experienced and dedicated folks on this list.
That's why I signed up!

         Only major difference I found on my Van was that the water pipes
are held on by allen-head screws, I had to get out my Dremel and cut about
a quarter inch (8mm?) off the end of a 7mm allen wrench to get at one on
the bottom of the pump (the full-length tool wouldn't clear the crankshaft
pulley).

         All I have left to get out is the bottom bolt on the upper water
pipe on the passenger side... a PO has helpfully rounded out the bolt, and
I've compounded the problem by shearing off a screw extractor in the
bolt... gives me a nice challenge to look forward to *this* weekend!

Tim

At 12:12 PM 4/1/2003 -0500, you wrote:

> >PS - I'm a newbie to the list, but glad to have found it! I'm currently in
> >the middle of changing out the original waterpump, and it is good to know
> >that there are folks out there who share my frstration, skinned knickles,
> >and proud voyages!
>
>Not only share your frustration but have documented it --- here's a tech
>article on changing your waterpump: http://volksweb.relitech.com/19wpump.htm
>
>Cheers,
>Doug