Waterpump
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Waterpump
Ive got and 80 inline 6 that needs the waterpump replaced before I can bring it home. Its located about 2 hrs. from my house and I havent been down there to take a look at what Ill need to do the job. Id rather have the tools there with me when I go down to sa e myself the trouble of buying anything. Can somebody here tell me what tools i will need to get the waterpump off, and some helpful hints to make the job go a bit easier? It would greatly appreciated - Thank you
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Originally Posted by optikal illushun
just ur basic hand tools (sockets, ratchet, a few wrenchs and screw drivers) and a pair of fan clutch wrenches. and dont forget the coolant...
Shouldn't need a fan clutch tool for the 1980 if it's stock.
The fan clutch if equipped, 1980 to 1982 is held on with four bolts.
1983 up use the dreaded threaded nut design that takes the fan clutch tool to remove.
Still a good idea if you don't know if it's been modified.
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From: John Day, Or
I did this job about a year ago. You will need some pipe tape. Might as well replace your heater and radiator hoses while your at it. Your will have to drain your radiator. Take off the radiator shrowed before you take the fan off. As it will have to come off for the fan to go back on. The fan bolts might give you some grief in comming out. Mine didnt, but put some anti-cease on the bolt threads before reinstalling them. This will make it easyer if you ever have to replace the water pump again. You will need some gasket sealer to hold the new gasket onto the face of the motor where the new water pump goes. Be real carefull not to bugger the gasket or your water pump will leak. I hope this helps.
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The fan is mounted to the pully, the 4 bolts hold the pully to the water pump. So... you're just removing/ replacing the pully, the fan happens to come with it. Pulling the shroud is no problem, just a couple of bolts.
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Thanks for all the help, I put the pump on last weekend and replaced all of the radiater hoses. The job went pretty easy, until I made the stupid mistake of putting the fan on before the belts. I cant believe how well these engines run, even after not being started for a couple of years. She may be rough around the edges, but she runs straight down the road without any real mechanical problems.