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now, does anyone know how to convert foot pounds to inch pounds?

that's cool.

Well, I replaced the pump and also did the thermostat while I had the coolant drained. Car runs much cooler now. On the Highway it was right between the O&R of normal verses the being between the A&L.

For those that search later.

To get the old pump out without having to remove anything else this is what to do. Just as the Haynes manual said turn it around backwards. That would be to turn the impeller away from the block and face the "pulley" end towards the opening. Then slide the pump down between the crank pulley and the A/C pulley. You will then have to work it around until it comes out. This involes pulling it towards the wheel well and doing some twisting. No need to remove the crank pulley or power steering pump as is commonly suggested. Although these would work as well.

I also might have found a reason why replacement pumps go out so fast. When you install the pulley back on to the pump make sure that you have it alligned properly. It was very easy to have it installed where it "wobbles". In other words it was not aligned in the Z axis. Take your time and spin the pulley before you re-install the serp belt. Then be careful to apply equal force across all three screws. This will hopefully prevent the bearings going bad in this pump.

BTW I called a local dealer who did my timing belt and replaced this pump before during that operation. They wanted about $310.00 to replace the pump including 80 bucks for the pump itself. I did it my self for about 70 bucks including the pump, thermostat with gasket, new coolant, and a 10mm offset wrench I needed to remove the pulley.

Thanks to those who posted help and those that had before that I searched.

Jon

How long did it take you to change the WP? My search brought up instructions one removing just about everything to change WP. It also said it was going to take 6 hours. Took me closer to 6.5 hours. I see apost above where someone did 5 WP in 7 months.

Your posting almost has me looking forward to my next WP! LOL

Dale

It's hard to say how long it took me. I had to stop and read the manual several times in order to make sure I was doing things right. I could probably do it in 3-4 hours now. I had to go get parts and a 10mm offset wrench for taking the pulley off. Draining the coolant was a mess and sadly a large portion of it ended up flowing down the driveway.

All together I took the better part of 8 hours doing it. I took my time and had plenty of breaks. Honestly, I am kinda proud of myself. This is the most major repair that I have ever done on this car myself.

Dang it. I knew it sounded too good to be true. Now I'm not looking forward to my next WP.

I guess I really did not understand how he got that out with out tearing half the engine apart anyway. Perhaps I lost touch with reality when he stated that a Haynes manual helped him through it. LOL (Sometime I'll tell my Haynes manual story.)