I recently did this job on my Bluestar--it's not fun, but I don't remember
too many special tools, except for some long needlenose pliers for the
annoying VW hose clamps (which I did not re-use) and a long 6mm allen wrench
that I had to cut down the short end to clear one of the bolts.  You'll also
want to replace the oil pressure sending units and a bunch of little hoses
while you're in there.  This is a job that takes patience and planning more
than anything.

On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM, mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> wrote:

> Man, what a bummer to replace a water pump on a wbx with air
> conditioning! I've admitted defeat for the moment for lack of tools and
> reasonable access. Any tips will be appreciated. The sticking points at the
> moment are the steel pipe from the water pump to the thermostat and the
> steel pipe to the pax side of the engine. I cannot get a wrench on driver
> side pip at the water pump and I can't get the pipe out from under the
> driveshaft pulley set.
>
> While I'll give it a go tomorrow (had to stop for a Preakness Stakes
> party),
> I may just bail and take it to an able mechanic. Can anyone ballpark the
> price for R&R a waterpump, reinstall oil cooler, refill oil.
>
> Cheers, pals.
> --
> mordo
> 1990 Carat
>

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Casey