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**cooljess76** · 11-18-2008, 02:19 AM

I tried using the extraction holes when removing mine a while back. It broke like I suspected it would. The reason why is there is a gigantic O-ring fitted around the water pump housing. The O-ring literally compresses into the hole on the timing cover. DO NOT PRY against your motor or pulleys!!! You could very easily crack or damage something as the cover is made of aluminum and the pulleys are plastic. Get a big ass pair of channel lock pliers, grab the water pump and twist it back and forth (clockwise/counterclockwise) a few times while pulling towards the front of the car. Be careful once it breaks free, because it's going to want to hit the radiator.

11-18-2008, 02:19 AM	#5
cooljess76 NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 iTrader: (6) Photo Gallery	I tried using the extraction holes when removing mine a while back. It broke like I suspected it would. The reason why is there is a gigantic O-ring fitted around the water pump housing. The O-ring literally compresses into the hole on the timing cover. DO NOT PRY against your motor or pulleys!!! You could very easily crack or damage something as the cover is made of aluminum and the pulleys are plastic. Get a big ass pair of channel lock pliers, grab the water pump and twist it back and forth (clockwise/counterclockwise) a few times while pulling towards the front of the car. Be careful once it breaks free, because it's going to want to hit the radiator. __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!!