Water pump nuts on a 2 unit 27 Dodge Sedan

[27dodger0]

Of the 3 nuts, I loosened the 2 nuts toward the radiator, but don't know what direction the far left nut should turn.  It is very tight now in either direction, and I don't want to break anything.  Any and all help is appreciated!!  Chuck  27dodger0  jaehawks@msn.com

[Minibago]

All the water pump nuts turn the same way

Looking from above under the bonnet (Hood)

To tighten turn towards the engine block

To undo turn away from the engine block

easier than remembering which is left hand and which is right hand

[27dodger0]

Thanks for your reply!!  I figured that all the nuts turned right to tighten, and left to loosen!!  Don't know where you're from, but an age old phrase is "Rightie Tighte, Leftie loosen,"!!  Very much thanks for your input!!  Keep on Dodgen!!  Chuck  27dodger0

[Minibago]

Hi Chuck,

I hail from Melbourne Australia.

Yes, normally things are straight forward but when things are in rotation the action of the rotation can cause fasteners to loosen so on occasion we have items that are left hand thread. It can be confusing with the water pump remembering which nut is left hand and which is right hand so I use the KISS priciple.

Keep it simple.

Nige.