View Poll Results: Water pump bolt removel/ upgrades
pull the engine take it to some one to drill the bolts
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Should I pull my Engine
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From: Hollister MO
Should I pull my Engine
I have a 87 F150 351w auto
I broke 4 water pump bolts have 3 that need to be drilled out. should I drill them out in the truck put it back tougher stock.
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pull the engine put it on a stand where I can get at it better and drill the bolts.
While its out I could do some upgrades, cam, intake,headders, carb remove some of the nonfunctional smog stuff.
I worry about messing it up when I drill the bolts, and cash is short right now
I broke 4 water pump bolts have 3 that need to be drilled out. should I drill them out in the truck put it back tougher stock.
OR
pull the engine put it on a stand where I can get at it better and drill the bolts.
While its out I could do some upgrades, cam, intake,headders, carb remove some of the nonfunctional smog stuff.
I worry about messing it up when I drill the bolts, and cash is short right now
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From: Sussex County, DE
IMHO that is a judgment call. I personally leave the engine in, because I am sure it can be done in the truck. I can certainly understand your desire to remove it for easier access, though.
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From: Laquey, MO
I've drilled out a busted alternator bolt on a truck I had as a kid. Not fun. I'd pull it so I know I would have enough room. If you can wait until tax time - do the mods while you have it out. If you need it on the road drop it back in and go.
Now if were on my van - I'd be drilling right there in the engine bay simply because its too hard getting that monster out.
Now if were on my van - I'd be drilling right there in the engine bay simply because its too hard getting that monster out.
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From: peterborough ontario
i would take the fornt clip off it then the rad and grill headlights ect comes off in one peace its only a hand fulll of bolts and undo some plugs and batt.I just did a cab swap and that how i took it apart
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From: Cleveland, TN
X2... if coins are in short supply, do it the easy way for now....
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From: southern md
so much easier than pulling the entire motor
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