I was just checking some other guides, and with A/C, they say that I need
to remove the rad as well. Is this true? I know it would give me more room
to work, but it's -15 here today, and supposed to stay around there all
week, so the less time I spend outside working on it the better.
James
At 08:03 PM 1/19/2008 -0600, you wrote:
>Well, I wouldn't say "almost" in there since you will still have to pull the
>harmonic dampner and then hope you don't damage the front oil pan seal when
>you pull the timing chain cover. But it wouldn't hurt to do it. As far as
>pointers, hardest part will be getting the clutch fan off. I recommend
>"renting" the proper tool from your local auto parts store. It makes life a
>lot easier. Although I've never had a problem just using a big crescent
>wrench and a hammer to knock it loose. When you pull the accessory bracket,
>leave the alternator and A/C compressor attached and just lay it off to the
>passenger side. Don't forget about the small bolt on the side for the dip
>stick tube.
>
>brian cropp
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of James Johnson
>Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 5:12 PM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: DML: It's water pump time!
>
>
>I just finally made it home, I had the bearings let go in the water pump on
>my 92 Dak about 2 hours from home. So I'm looking for any pointers on doing
>the water pump on a 92 5.2L with A/C and power steering. I figure since the
>engine has almost 300,000 KM on it I will probably do the timing chain as
>well since I'm going to be almost all the way in there.
>
>Just looking for any tips or tricks everyone may have.
>
>Thanks!
>James
>
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