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Old 16-08-2007, 16:18
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i need to change the water pump on my spare engine as its going in my car soon.
anyone done this before got any tips? and do i have to remove the cambelt?
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Old 16-08-2007, 16:42
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You might just be able to do it with the cam belt in place I reckon. Its gonna be close.
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Old 16-08-2007, 17:35
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i'm guessing i'll have to get an impact wrench on the bottom pulley bolt as the engines out of the car......
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Old 16-08-2007, 18:07
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Yeah unless you can bodge a way to lock the flywheel
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if the gearbox is off, just put some of the bolts that hold the clutch pressure plate on and put a tire leaver between them and get someone to hold
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If the engine is in the car crank the handbrake on and put it in a high gear, it should hold.
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i'm guessing i'll have to get an impact wrench on the bottom pulley bolt as the engines out of the car......
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