First we cant get to the drain plugs on the back of the block, cant get our hands into what we think the plugs are..

We got all the hoses off, and had a nice bath in coolant

We got 5 of the bolts out of the water pump but the 6th one towards the back of the pump...theres no possible way to get to it.

We took off what we think is the AIR pump but that did absolutely nothing to help

the optispark is soaking wet on top of that

Can someone help us out?

The haynes manual is pretty much worthless

Removing water pump

Step 1) Remove Water pump

Install

reverse of step 1.

 

Where in Orlando are you, I might be able to come over and help.

 

^nice offer,you should take him up on that.Sounds like you need the help.

 

Ucf

 

take that up and buy him a case of beer

 

Werd, I live 5 minutes down the road from UCF.

 

Give me a call....


XXX-XXX-XXXX


Eddie

 

You gotta take off the bracket that the air pump bolts to

 

Now were cooking with gas.

 

They got everything off and just had some concerns about somethings, but everything sounded fine.


If you have anymore questions or would like me to come by and help out just call me back and let me know.

 

Sounds like you went into this without preparing for it at all. One of the first mods I ever did to my car was removing the waterpump and opti, and putting new ones in. I researched this site alot before taking it on. I used the Haynes and some things I read on here and it went very easily. I know I am coming off like a *****, but when you come on here acting like it's everythings fault but your own youll get no sympathy from me. Hopefully from now on you'll do a bit more thinking and planning before you just tear stuff apart.

-Dustin-

 

What in hell are you people trying to do? Your post is the best laugh I've had all day. Gee guys has no one ever given you a clue how to do that job. If you give me your ph# I will try to walk you through it, I will pay for call. Danny Mc

 

I know I had the pressed fit tubes for the heater hoses on mine come out when I was driving and I had to put in the new water pump in a coffee shop parking lot, in the dark, and without a full tool box, it was a pain in the ***(I didn't have the cash for a tow truck)- and hayne's manuals blow. My favorite phrase is " due to the complexity of ________ it is best left to professionals, and will not be covered in this manual" haha. Which bolt are you having a hard time getting to? The one all the way to the left behind the pulleys or the one to the right? I pulled the air pump and used a swivel and short extension for the right, and I monkeyed around with the left one for 10 minutes before I could get it in. Make damn sure the air pump hoses are all in good condition and connected, though.. One of mine led to my opti and it was cracked..

 

If y'all read the thread, it sounded like they had it covered (at least to me).

 

Sounds like someone needs a Service Manual.