water pump problems
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I think if the heat treatment combined with DC and a hammer doesn't get it... You could try clamping the vice grips on as tight as you can and hitting that with a hammer. Maybe the sharp impact will break it loose. Of course there is the possibility of the stud breaking more so be careful.
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well made progress today but in the same note the day started rough with the bolts breaking off more in the timing chain cover. so i busted the left and right bolt guides on the timing chain cover and it freed the bolts and they turned right out. so today i have replaced the timing chain cover and gaskets and got all that put back together. tomorrow i have maybe 4 hours left of work to do with puting the new water pump on, tstat, fan pully and fan, fan cover, reconnecting hoses, and changing the oil and replacing the coolant. and i think thats about it. feels to to know that i made progress today.
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Nice it's a good feeling doing this kinda stuff on your own. Unfortunately i really wanted to get my tranny out today but i couldn't get ahold of the guy i am going to to get it rebuilt to make the appointment and to get needed information.
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Lol yeah tomorrow when it done going to have a few celibetory beers. And also using RTV.
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Temp wire unplugged, gauge broken, there could be quite a few things but it shouldn't be too bad.
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Post Fiend
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From: Algona, Washington
Ya for the most part. It could be a blocked hose or the thermostat is shot. Thats what i would start with and if it doesn't work still then maybe it is something else. a replacement gauge i think is pretty cheap too.
