Date:         Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:45:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      R&R alt/wtr pump belt; re-seating coolant pipe insert
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I am probably dreaming, but I know there is a lot of info out here.
Is there an easy way to R&R the alt/wtr pump belt without removing the other two belts
('90 Westy)??

On the other topic, I had my doubts that it would work, but you can re-seat the metal
insert into the plastic coolant pipes. A 1500 watt hair dryer, 2x2 block of wood,
hammer, patience and perseverance. Lots of the latter. When I got it in as far as the
shoulder on the metal pipe, I thought no way will it go further. Keep trying, it did,
flush with the plastic pipe. I was able to wedge the hair dryer in above the shift
linkage, pointing at the pipe, so I could heat and hammer. This was on the front end,
right side pipe. Other pipes are okay. Now I am installing the GW coolant pipe repair
kit. The next time, I will seriously consider drilling a hole through the side of the
pipe into the insert and putting in a stainless steel screw.

Jerry