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775GVE · 12-24-2010, 11:59 PM

Can water pump and cover (housing) be removed as a whole piece, without removing the water pump first?
I damaged the philips screw at the right top of the pump that secures the pump to the cover and I have no way to take the bad screw out because of the tight space. I am thinking to take the whole thing out then I have space to use extractor to take out the bad screw.
Does any one know?
Thanks

PaulPR · 12-27-2010, 12:53 AM

I'm having a hard time understanding your question. If you're talking about the thermostat housing, then yes you can remove the water pump and the thermostat housing together as a unit.

775GVE · 12-27-2010, 11:16 AM

Thanks, PaulPR. I believe you have answered my questions.
I will work on the car this coming weekend and let you know the result.
Happy New Year !!

775GVE · 01-01-2011, 11:18 PM

Report back to PaulPR.
This weekend I took the water pump and housing as a whole piece out. Once it was out, I used a screw extractor to take out the damaged philips screw, then installed a new water pump.
Now the job is done and I am happy.
Thanks PaulPR.

PaulPR · 01-02-2011, 01:05 AM

Glad I could be of some assistance. Sounds like a happy ending.