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Subject:Re: Engine has to be dropped
From:ERIC ZENO
Date:Mon, 27 Jan 1997 12:46:05 -0500 (EST)

On Sun, 26 Jan 1997, Bill Johnson wrote:

> I have been trying for 3 days to accomplish the "straight forward" water
> pump replacement in my '86. I even called in a mechanic for help.  The
> allen head screws that attach the pipes to the water pump body will not
> budge.  I tried to remove the crank pully also, thinking this would give me
(snip)
> drop the engine, for better access. I think the approach will be to cut
> loose the allen heads.
> Bill
> 

     Your kidding Right!   Your going to drop the motor to change
     the water pump!????   

     Try heating the bolt with a torch!

                                     Eric Zeno