'97 850NA-7 bolts are off, but water pump won't...

Post by **rspi** » 13 Aug 2012, 10:52

Open the hood all the way, see step 2 here:
http://www.atthetipwebs.com/technologyi ... filter.htm

Post by **thecheat** » 13 Aug 2012, 12:46

The factory pump is practically glued in to the block. It's possible that this has already been replaced and was glued in with something even tougher to break.

I can only echo the above advice... swat the pulley with a piece of wood and a mallet. You will need to clean off the gasket adhesive left over.

Post by **xHeart** » 13 Aug 2012, 13:49

The installed is HEPU, replacing with AISIN.

I must keep the Cam locked with IPD tool during this effort, a realization, I could no longer pussyfoot around.

Post by **thecheat** » 13 Aug 2012, 14:15

A lot of folks don't use the cam tool... I don't know if the cost of the tool and the wait for shipping offsets the aggravation of having to line the cams up by hand. I can say in my case the exhaust cam kept rotating backwards from the valve springs pushing on the lobes. It was a real SOB to get the belt on and timed right but I managed in a couple hours.

Post by **xHeart** » 13 Aug 2012, 21:35

Used 2 feet long round oak wood banister piece with a slugger's left-hand grip, pointed it at 2 o'clock position, and whacked it with mallet, two quarter swings.

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Smile! I am feeling better.
Thank you so much!

Post by **jblackburn** » 13 Aug 2012, 21:42

Huzzah! Brute force for the win!

Post by **xHeart** » 14 Aug 2012, 07:35

I felt bad hitting it hard without cussing. Thinking and patience is an awesome combination.

Post by **rspi** » 14 Aug 2012, 08:04

Hurrah!!!