water pump bolt
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I would clean off the pulleys and install a new belt its cheap insurance.
Usually to prevent the front of the engine from getting doused when removing the water pump it is a good idea to drain the block first, it holds about 2 gallons of coolant
Usually to prevent the front of the engine from getting doused when removing the water pump it is a good idea to drain the block first, it holds about 2 gallons of coolant
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Just wanted to emphasize that just draining the radiator will NOT help here. The plugs in the sides of the block both need to be removed in order to get it all out. Simply draining the radiator like in many cars will not do it.
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+1 to that. Mark, I know where you are right now. Doing that same thing. Had to drill out one WP bolt but got lucky the thread was intact. Have a couple of stripped tensioner threads though. Those are getting helicoils tonite. Then I can finish the porkension'r install, adjust cam timing, torque down that big bolt... etc. It will feel great to have the car back on the road. Good luck. Call if you have any on the spot questions. (pm me for phone #).
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And +1 myself, I did drain the block, freeze plugs both sides. And more still came out when I pulled off the pump, surprised me. Thanks for the offer Jim, I appreciate it. It will probably be the weekend before I can get back into the garage, band concerts and other things going on during the week. What size are those water pump bolts anyway?
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its best to go to ACE hardware they will have both sizes and also get new washers you will need 13 new bolts this includes the long one that holds the lower timing cover on it passes through the water pump, best to replace it as they are usually corroded
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http://www.emhart.com/products/helicoil.asp
A heli coil is a single thin strand of compressed threads, more like a spring, that can be installed in a deeper hole, this allows two or more if needed for more threads - the Timesert is a strong, one piece, SOLID unit, with course external threads. It utilizes a "lip", allowing threads to be placed at the entrance to the hole while controlling depth.