RE: RE: It's water pump time!

From: Brian (hskr@cox.net)
Date: Sun Jan 20 2008 - 10:53:05 EST


No need to remove the radiator, and it really doesn't give you much more
room. Of course you will need to remove the fan shroud, but not the
radiator.

brian cropp
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of James Johnson
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:13 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: It's water pump time!

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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