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Date:         Mon, 27 Jan 1997 13:10:45 -0500
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From:         "Charles Michaux." <cmichaux@carolinanet.com>
Subject:      Re: Engine has to be dropped

I used a 6mm 3/8 inch allen socket with two 12' extensions and that has worked easy with both my '86 and '91 westy.

Charles Michaux '91 Westy (37K) ---------- > From: ERIC ZENO <emz@pgh.nauticom.net> > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > Subject: Re: Engine has to be dropped > Date: Monday, January 27, 1997 1:00 PM > > > On Sun, 26 Jan 1997, Bill Johnson wrote: > > > I have been trying for 3 days to accomplish the "straight forward" water > > pump replacement in my '86. I even called in a mechanic for help. The > > allen head screws that attach the pipes to the water pump body will not > > budge. I tried to remove the crank pully also, thinking this would give me > (snip) > > drop the engine, for better access. I think the approach will be to cut > > loose the allen heads. > > Bill > > > > Your kidding Right! Your going to drop the motor to change > the water pump!???? > > Try heating the bolt with a torch! > > Eric Zeno


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