I am struggling to refit my water pump belt after removing the pump to fit a new gasket. Am I right on assuming that the pulley attcahed to the pump by three bolts has to be removed? it appears to be seized on and despite a few gentle taps does not want to budge. I have left it soaking in WD50 for the time being but does anyone have any suggestions please ....?
1984 1.6 na Diesel
Ta Keith
Refitting water pump belt
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Re: Refitting water pump belt
Loosen the alternator and you should be able to stretch it on easy enough, then tighten the alternator back up.
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Re: Refitting water pump belt
Thanks, but the alternaor and mounting bracket have been removed so would not make any difference. The more I look at it, I am more convincd that I will need to remove the pulley from the water pump which is a pain as it is seized on. Haynes manual is pretty useless and does not mention how to fit the belt.
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