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Apr 6, 2008, 4:02 PM

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Im doing a waterpump on a 95 sable whith the 3.8. I have it completly loose but it wont clear the studs because the body is in the way and the studs are to long to take out. Has anyone done one of these and know what the trick is? Thanks Phill

Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 6, 2008, 4:13 PM

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Remove the four water pump pulley bolts. The pulley will remain loose on the hub because there is insufficient room between the inner fender and the water pump, restricting removal from the vehicle.
Remove the water pump-to-engine retaining bolts, then lift the water pump and pulley assembly out of the vehicle.

I cheated and copied that! It can take two wrenches and tricks to remove pulley bolts from the pump - sometimes putting the belt back on will hold it tight enough to remove or loosen enough to get them out. Hope that helps and was/is where you are stuck,

T

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Apr 6, 2008, 4:30 PM

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Taking the pulley off was the easy part (which I was amazed by) probably because the pump was compleatly seazed... The 4 bolts came out but in addition to that there are 4 studs and the pump wont clear the studs when lifting it out.

Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 6, 2008, 4:41 PM

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Ok: Studs in timing cover may come out if you have enough threads to put two nuts on them tight to each other and turn the inside one to remove the stud. Dont break off studs at all costs! I may be confused as to where you are stuck and would have thought the pump used bolts into timing cover but if it's studs so be it. If they must be trashed to get them out still dont break them off and keep them to match up as they could be different thread at opposite ends. Those are stock type for fan clutches not used in this engine. Possibly 5/16 course one end and fine the other - not sure........

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Apr 6, 2008, 5:10 PM

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yah that seems like the only solution, I think I should be able to get them in and it should just clear. Thanks for all the help if that dosent work you will probley be hearing from me again.

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