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Water pump, what a pain to take off!

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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Re: Water pump, what a pain to take off!

Originally Posted by OBE1 95Z28
Did you apply teflon sealant to the bolt threads?

ive never donw this, should have im sure, but never had a leak
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Re: Water pump, what a pain to take off!

It's really not all that difficult to do. If you're a veteran LT1 wrencher it's pretty much pie. I had the most trouble with hoses and clamps. Besides that it went pretty straight forward.
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Re: Water pump, what a pain to take off!

Originally Posted by stereomandan
I'll bet you $$ that you can't.

Dan
it helps when you have a lift and air tools
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Re: Water pump, what a pain to take off!

Originally Posted by bgmz282
how much u wanna put on it... did my opti spark last sunday in 50 minutes... had the pump off in 15-20 minutes.. ive done this 10+ times and can tell uthe exact wrenches to have.. Im getting real good at this!!!!!
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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Re: Water pump, what a pain to take off!

Originally Posted by bgmz282
how much u wanna put on it... did my opti spark last sunday in 50 minutes... had the pump off in 15-20 minutes.. ive done this 10+ times and can tell uthe exact wrenches to have.. Im getting real good at this!!!!!
That skill is very valuable... what I'd give to have someone do it..
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