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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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hey guys, im taking my engine out (at least tryin)
and ive been basically reading all the how-to's on the net, but mostly been reading LS1howto.com's stuff (good job JMX! )
i just took the 6 water pump bolts off, and it wont budge
i tried smacking it with a rubber hammer, and prying it off with stuff
is there more bolts i missed that wasnt mentioned in the articles?
or do i need to put a lil more elbow grease in it?

thanks!

btw its a 98, just incase thats different from all the years like usual
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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98s use paper gaskets with sealer so it is just stuck on there. There are only 6 bolts so it just needs to be pried off.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 02:24 PM
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Yup, what he said. 97 and 98 LS1's used paper gaskets that act like glue, so you're gonna have to work to get that sucker off.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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looks like im breakin out the lug wrech tomorrow
should i replace the gasket with the same one, or switch to a newer one?
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 12:03 AM
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Use the newer '99+ gaskets.
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Old Sep 26, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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thanks man, i'll do that
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