water pump problems
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water pump problems Hhhheeellllpppp fast!!!
my water pump recently went out in my 1988 f-150 and when we went to remove it to put in the new one, the pump would not come out. we tried everything to get it out. the pump has seemed to corrode itself to the engine. can someone tell me anything they know about this.
Last edited by mrjrock88; May 19, 2005 at 10:17 PM.
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First things first - are you sure you got all the bolts out? Make sure there aren't any hidden but crud and grease.
Once you are sure you have all the bolts out, you could try hitting the pump with a rubber mallet. If there is no room to swing a hammer, out a 2x4 on the pump and hit that with a hammer. Never had one freeze on there like that - might be someone got carried away with the gasket sealer last time it was changed - that stuff can be pretty tough.
Once you are sure you have all the bolts out, you could try hitting the pump with a rubber mallet. If there is no room to swing a hammer, out a 2x4 on the pump and hit that with a hammer. Never had one freeze on there like that - might be someone got carried away with the gasket sealer last time it was changed - that stuff can be pretty tough.
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The first car repair I ever did was a water pump when I was about 13. I took all the bolts out like my dad said and it still wouldn't come off. After he gave me s**t for being a wuss a couple times and then he couldn't get it off and had to eat his words, he put a piece of 2x4 up to it and gave it a couple whacks with a hammer. It came off. Yours will too. Think about it, if you take it into a mechanic he'll get it off. And he ain't magic. But make sure you have all the bolts off. If you post what engine you have in that I'm sure someone can tell you how many bolts should come off.
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What engine, in particular, with the '88?
The diesels used a water pump that was partly made up by the engine block, and required removale of several other engine components, where the gas engines required a bit less intrusion.
More details, please. giving a year is only one part of it. State year, make, engine size, etc. Give us as much info as you can, it will help narrow down the problem.
Sticky gaskets that have been there for years can be stubborn, but I've never seen one yet that required removal with a 2x4 and a solid hammer(keep in mind I've worked on pre 60 to current) Usually you've missed a bolt. Be careful before applying a BFH!(Big Friggin Hammer)
Some here advocate them, I do NOT! If it doesn't come loose, there are very few times the hammer is required, but more often required that you look for another bolt, or a rubber mallad, or some patience and a proper method, to loosen what you must.
The diesels used a water pump that was partly made up by the engine block, and required removale of several other engine components, where the gas engines required a bit less intrusion.
More details, please. giving a year is only one part of it. State year, make, engine size, etc. Give us as much info as you can, it will help narrow down the problem.
Sticky gaskets that have been there for years can be stubborn, but I've never seen one yet that required removal with a 2x4 and a solid hammer(keep in mind I've worked on pre 60 to current) Usually you've missed a bolt. Be careful before applying a BFH!(Big Friggin Hammer)
Some here advocate them, I do NOT! If it doesn't come loose, there are very few times the hammer is required, but more often required that you look for another bolt, or a rubber mallad, or some patience and a proper method, to loosen what you must.
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One the one I did I took off all the water pump bolts, then all the bolts around it. My dad still couldn't get it off by hand and then the BFH did it. It didn't need the swing of a blacksmith but it did need a couple of whacks. It was just stuck on there real good.
