Album Index for Album 0057: Water Pump Replacement

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177178
Having a turbo means the top part of my car may look quite different than yours. If you want, check the first page of the turbo install section to see how to remove your air filter box and crossover tube.

193787
Remove the upper radiator hose.

172360
With the radiator hose out of the way remove the four bolts holding the two fans in place. (Note if you don't have AC you only have one fan)

162957
You'll have to loosen the bottom four bolts and then slide the fans upward to remove them.

166277
You'll need to click the starter until you can get one of the power steering pulley slots to line up in order to loosen the adjuster.

172214
Loosen the lower bolt on the alternator before using the adjuster bolt to release tension on the belt.

119722
Remove the hoses from the thermostat housing.

137324
I pulled the heater hose to get better access to the-most-hated-bolt. Have a helper use a large screwdriver to gently pry as you pull on the hose. TAKE IT EASY you don't want to break this fitting.

128951
There's the-most-hated-bolt. I'll tell you a secret: this time I didn't put it back! ;-P

166087
Remove the top two bolts and the coil pack.

134356
Pull the PCV valve off.

146261
Remove and tie back the wiring and remove the cam cover.

155056
The lower pulley comes off with four bolts. I had trouble with these the first time I did it and had to replace one.

155369
Now you can remove the plastic covers and other hose.

171856
You HAVE to move the powersteering pump out of the way. I used a couple of cable ties. Don't disconnect any hydraulic hoses...just the pivot bolt and pull it to the side.

195320
I marked the timing belt for ease in getting back to normal. PLEASE get Graingers or a Factory Manual to reset your timing belt. You HAVE to get it right and it isn't as easy as it might seem. You have to get both the timing set and the tension set and they require two different crankshaft rotations.

143435
There's the old pump.

167182
Here's how it looks. Note that the lower bolt on the heater fitting to the right is not all that easy to access, but it's not that bad either.

131026
Here's the new one. Use new gaskets and do everything in reverse order. Use torque specs where they are given and a bit of loctite to be sure. Have fun!

Size	Caption
177178	Having a turbo means the top part of my car may look quite different than yours. If you want, check the first page of the turbo install section to see how to remove your air filter box and crossover tube.
193787	Remove the upper radiator hose.
172360	With the radiator hose out of the way remove the four bolts holding the two fans in place. (Note if you don't have AC you only have one fan)
162957	You'll have to loosen the bottom four bolts and then slide the fans upward to remove them.
166277	You'll need to click the starter until you can get one of the power steering pulley slots to line up in order to loosen the adjuster.
172214	Loosen the lower bolt on the alternator before using the adjuster bolt to release tension on the belt.
119722	Remove the hoses from the thermostat housing.
137324	I pulled the heater hose to get better access to the-most-hated-bolt. Have a helper use a large screwdriver to gently pry as you pull on the hose. TAKE IT EASY you don't want to break this fitting.
128951	There's the-most-hated-bolt. I'll tell you a secret: this time I didn't put it back! ;-P
166087	Remove the top two bolts and the coil pack.
134356	Pull the PCV valve off.
146261	Remove and tie back the wiring and remove the cam cover.
155056	The lower pulley comes off with four bolts. I had trouble with these the first time I did it and had to replace one.
155369	Now you can remove the plastic covers and other hose.
171856	You HAVE to move the powersteering pump out of the way. I used a couple of cable ties. Don't disconnect any hydraulic hoses...just the pivot bolt and pull it to the side.
195320	I marked the timing belt for ease in getting back to normal. PLEASE get Graingers or a Factory Manual to reset your timing belt. You HAVE to get it right and it isn't as easy as it might seem. You have to get both the timing set and the tension set and they require two different crankshaft rotations.
143435	There's the old pump.
167182	Here's how it looks. Note that the lower bolt on the heater fitting to the right is not all that easy to access, but it's not that bad either.
131026	Here's the new one. Use new gaskets and do everything in reverse order. Use torque specs where they are given and a bit of loctite to be sure. Have fun!