3.8 liter water pump R&R

wtucker

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OK guys, I've got a 92 conti that I believe needs the water pump replaced. How hard is it really? Looks like it's pretty easy, need to jack the passenger side of the motor, but that's not really a problem. Any thoughts from experienced guys would be really appreciated. Tips, etc....Thanks to all.


Will/Phx. AZ
 
yup, need to raise the passenger side of motor a few inches (loosen both the front and rear motor mounts to make it easier).

its not a real hard job (I have done it), but be prepared for some LONNNGGGGG studs and bolts to remove (go all the way thru timing cover to block). there are some nuts which go onto a combination stud/bolt affair, as well as regular bolts. better have some deep well sockets (metrics, all the fasteners are metric).

you will need to remove the ALT (easy), the p/s pump (and bracket as an assy, just need to be able to move it some).

the lower rad hose is on a pipe that you will not likely get with the new waterpump. it will have to be pulled from the old pump and put into new.

change the belt, the pulleys and any other hoses you need to while your in there, save yourself the trouble later.

good luck.
 

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