Author Topic: Huge PIA waterpump... (Read 2300 times)

Geoff · « **on:** September 21, 2012, 07:32:48 AM »

Started to get fluid coming out of the waterpump, looked to be the original one and at 144,000 no big surprise that it was ready to be replaced. So, I'm thinking, this wont be too bad..4 bolts and the belt to deal with, and the waterpump is designed so that bolts can be turned into the body and basically back the pump out, like a built in puller. What a great idea...except that mine was frozen in place so bad that the built in puller didnt work, it actually broke. 4 bolts and a belt my ass....took half the day and eventually wound up breaking the pump into 3 pieces before it came out. the new one went in with no drama, thankfully. So, if anyone needs an easy way to get the pump out, dont ask me!!:cool:
Geoff

deansweet · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2012, 08:28:52 AM »

that sounds like a fun day... well half of one?!

Geoff · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2012, 08:49:05 AM »

yes...that left me 1/2 a day to drown my sorrows/celebrate the new pump install...wooooo!:p

ti_tony · « **Reply #3 on:** September 22, 2012, 08:51:12 AM »

Same thing happened to me, the ears broke off the jack bolts. I fabbed a slidehammer that bolts onto the water pump, use a 10 lb. iron bar bell weight for the striker. It was still tough but worked.

Geoff · « **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2012, 10:47:47 AM »

I pondered that approach also, but decided I was too lazy to remove the rad as well:rolleyes:plus that certain satisfaction you can only get from totally destroying a part that done you wrong