I used a 6mm 3/8 inch allen socket with two 12' extensions and that has
worked easy with both my '86 and '91 westy.

Charles Michaux
'91 Westy (37K)
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> From: ERIC ZENO <emz@pgh.nauticom.net>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject: Re: Engine has to be dropped
> Date: Monday, January 27, 1997 1:00 PM
> 
> 
> 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