Thanks for your help Brian!
Time now to go outside and freeze my.............fingers off.
James
At 09:53 AM 1/20/2008 -0600, you wrote:
>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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