Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Branches Eastern Canada GTA retailer for metal impeller waterpump?

There maybe slight difference between atx vs mtx, and SVT vs non-SVT in this area of car from what I've read (no 1st hand knowledge). In the case of my cars smaller hands would have helped but not a necessity (1/4" and 3/8" ratchets used).
I removed and replaced from below without disconnecting any hoses or removing battery, but tensioner was removed. After pump left housing I lowered it using coat hanger in bolt hole, pulley side towards rad and moved/wiggled/jiggled it past exhaust seam to pass side then out over frame member. Occassional steering by hand from underneath was required.
Much patience, swearing and blood the 1st time, a snap the 2nd. Taping the hose clamps (or perhaps fingerless gloves)to prevent cuts to back of hand advisable. Mirror to check appearance of cone and look for chunks of impeller in housing also required.

p.s. Above applies to replacing pump only. If complete housing is being replaced different procedure required; remove 3 long bolts (to block)and 2 big inboard hoses from pump housing, extract upwards gaining access to lower hose. This is also possibly quicker than above method for pump only replacement but introduces some hose damage/leakage risks. It would permit faster/easier re & re of 5 short bolts and a thorough inspection of cone/housing. I would recommend this method be given serious consideration.