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Refitting water pump belt
Posted: 13 May 2009, 11:42
by Wavehead
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
Re: Refitting water pump belt
Posted: 13 May 2009, 16:43
by Matt The Hat
Loosen the alternator and you should be able to stretch it on easy enough, then tighten the alternator back up.
Re: Refitting water pump belt
Posted: 14 May 2009, 08:06
by Wavehead
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.