In a message dated 16/09/2007 11:07:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I've  looked at a few procedures for removing and replacing the water pump. =
One  says that you need to remove the distributor and one says you don't. I'=
m  just a little worried about getting it back in without messing up the  tim=
ing if  I do take it out. Do I need to remove it? Any other  advice for doin=
g this job?

            Ed,  you do not need to remove the distributor.  It is helpful to
remove the oil  filter and oil cooler but not absolutely necessary.  Good
time to replace  the two small elbow hoses on the oil cooler anyways.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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