minmar96 Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Does anyone know the trick to removing the bottom bolt on the water pump? Do you need to remove the main pulley? It seems like I need to but I do not want too if I do not need to. If I have to remove it is the pulley "keyed" so it can only go on one way? Or do I need to mark it so it is put on in the same location? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 There's a rounded notch in the balancer/crank pulley to allow removal of this bolt. Rotate the crank until the notch is at the top and aligned with the w/p bolt, then use a thin-walled deep socket to remove the bolt. I've found that a 1/4" drive socket works better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minmar96 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 Thank you for the response. I did notice this notch - but is seems to shallow to get a socket in at that angle? I will try again. Just for the record - is the pulley keyed or not?Thanks again,Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Yes- the balancer/pulley is keyed to go on only one way. You should NOT have to remove the balancer to r&r the water pump. Use the 1/4" drive deep socket. It will go in there. Done it many times.Just a thought- does car have aftermarket a/c? It would have an extra pulley bolted to the front of the balancer which would probably have to be removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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