The water pump is not an easy job, but you do not have to touch the main
pulley.  Have him unbolt the flange for the tube that runs behind the
pulley on the other side of the engine.  This gives just enough room,
to get the pump out and back in.

                                                            Eric

John C. Iseman wrote:

>I need to replace my water pump on my 91 Vanagon.
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>My mechanic is having a devil of a time getting the bolts to move.
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>He says he has to remove the main pully to get at one of the bolts.
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> My Vanagon manual apperas to be silent on water pump replacement.
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> Any advice or source of info on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
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>                                           John C. Iseman
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>                                           91 Vanagon
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