jot_ie Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 HI all Anyone got any tips/tricks to remove the 2 nuts off the back of the water pump. Its the connection to the No 2 water bypass pipe, right at the very back of the pump. Looks impossible to get to with a ratchet and socket. Many thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 You can get in there, just need to persevere. maybe try it from underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra900bhp Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Did mine years ago think underneath with a wobble extended bar oh and alternater was off to hope you sort it soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Do you need / want to take the backing plate off? You can just swap out a pump without touching it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 You can get in there, just need to persevere. maybe try it from underneath. Perseverance and lots of swearing I'm thinking Did mine years ago think underneath with a wobble extended bar oh and alternater was off to hope you sort it soon Not going to be able to get underneath unfortunately, its sitting on very old crumbly tarmac, wouldn't trust it on stands, least with me underneath it I wouldn't. Do you need / want to take the backing plate off? You can just swap out a pump without touching it at all. I would really like to swap out the whole unit if I could. Currently replacing the timing belt, timing tensioners, fan belt, crank pulley, rad hoses, and I have a complete new water pump with gaskets and thermostat. Basically a front end refresh. Ideal time to do it as the crank pulley came apart and the timing belt needed to be replaced. I did buy new crank and cam seals, but the original ones seem fine, so might leave them well enough alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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