QuestionQUESTION: i got as far as removing the alternator and the bolts to the water pump but there is no room to remove it and putting the new one in there. what else do i need to get it out? air conditioner compressor and car frame and brackets that held the alternator (attached to the engine) are in the way. pls help:)
ANSWER: Hey,
Undo passengers side motor mount. Put jack under oil pan and jack up with a 2x4 under pan. Lift motor 2" and it comes out.
Wayne
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QUESTION: Thank you for answering so quickly. I'm a girl and don't know too much about cars. could you please guide me to where the motor mounts are? and how many am i suppose to remove? (i see too many bolts down there) thanks, Keri:)
ANSWER: Hey,
A girl? Guys don't know anything about cars now either :)
Take the belt off, remove bolts from front engine mount, lift engine 2" with jack and 2x4. Remove 3 x 13mm bolts from pulley, remove pulley. Remove 4x13mm bolts from pump, remove pump. Clean surface of pump old gasket really well. Install new pump and gasket. Top up with coolant and check for leaks.
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QUESTION: hi Wayne, I'm sorry but i still can't tell which bolts are the motor mount ones. I'm not sure what the pulley is either all i see has 4 bolts, if I'm looking at the right thing, how do i keep it from spinning on me? do you have a diagram or a picture of where the motor mount bolts are and can they be removed by hand i don't have power tools. i do know how to use a bar to add leverage. thanks again, Keri.:(
AnswerHi
I don't have a diagram or picture but might be able to send on if we get one in today or tomorrow. There is a special tool to hold the pulley when trying to loosen the bolts. Sometimes if you put the belt back on it wil give it enough tension to remove the pulley bolts. They can be difficult to get off without the pulley holder tool. The motor mount is on the side of the frame on the front of the engine.
wayne
