Water pump removal.
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Water pump removal. I just purchased a EWP, and i took it on myself (total freggin mechanical noob) to take out the water pump. WTF, I can't seem to able to take it out.... I took out to what seems to be all 5 bolts, and all of the hooses leading to the Water pump... And the damn thing wont come out. It budges but damn thing wont seem to come out. Anyone know if i forgot a bolt?
^^ Agreed there are a total of 6 bolts that need to come off. 3 on each side I know there is a stud in there somewhere but I can't remember where, it's been awhile since I had an air pump on my car! You may need to use a screwdriver or prybar to get it broken loose if it's been on for awhile. There are dowels that go through the timming cover and the water pump that can make it feel stuck. It'll come off just take your time!
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First, if you have pulled 5, then one remains on the engine. IDK about studs b/c my engine is already apart. However, you should have 3 on each side as mentioned above. 1 is above the water inlet/outlet, 1 is below. These are long ones. 1 is to the outside, this is a short one. So you should end up with 4 long bolts/studs and 2 short bolts/studs. Hope this helps.
Also, there are 2 locating studs, one on each side. These can be a bear to get loose from and could be what you are hanging up on.
Also, there are 2 locating studs, one on each side. These can be a bear to get loose from and could be what you are hanging up on.
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I took out the 4 Long ones and one of the shorter ones, so that makes 5. I can't seem to be able to locate the Sixth one. Does anyone here have a pic in detail of where all the Water pump are located? thanks and i have seem to brake that one plastic line that goes from the gas line to some sensor on the intake manifold. Thats going to be fun to replace specially since the damn car has been discontinued. Anyone know what line im talking about? Its always easier to find the line when you actualy know the name of it.
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Ok if this helps, I took out all 3 from the right side (Battery side) and I have seem to only have taken out 2 from the left side (The 2 larger bolts) anyone here can tell me where the last bolt remains?
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Its off, Once again i want to thank you all for the quick responses. But i still need that one plastic hoose that fits from the gas line to the sensor on the intake manifold, anyone know what line is called?
You need to remove the distributor, balancer, hub, timing cover, and timing chain to get the shaft out. It's a pain.
You might be able to just leave the shaft in there and freeze plug the hole in the wp housing.
You might be able to just leave the shaft in there and freeze plug the hole in the wp housing.
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well thats what im going to do, going to plug the whole in the back with the cover provided with the kit. My question was how to get the impellar out, people just say to hammer it out. Is this the correct method?