This isn't a diesel, but i may be buying one if this doesn't go well, and this question is more about bolts than the engine itself, so i figure you guys could help me, as there isn't any traffic whatsoever in the gasser section.
The water pump on the truck went out this week. Went to change it, and the bolts are rusted in. Ended up busting 3 of them off, and getting the others out fine. I know i can pry the pump off, but what what are my prospects for getting those bolts out without destroying things? This sucks. I need this truck in the worst way. It is my bread and butter. I can't drive it now, winter's upon us, and if i don't get this fixed NOW, the block is going to freeze(all the coolant has spilled out, and no way to circulate new coolant with the engine all torn apart). I may just have it towed into a shop, but I don't want to, because of $$$$. If i have to spend a lot of money to fix it, then i'm going to a dealership and replacing the whole truck.
The water pump on the truck went out this week. Went to change it, and the bolts are rusted in. Ended up busting 3 of them off, and getting the others out fine. I know i can pry the pump off, but what what are my prospects for getting those bolts out without destroying things? This sucks. I need this truck in the worst way. It is my bread and butter. I can't drive it now, winter's upon us, and if i don't get this fixed NOW, the block is going to freeze(all the coolant has spilled out, and no way to circulate new coolant with the engine all torn apart). I may just have it towed into a shop, but I don't want to, because of $$$$. If i have to spend a lot of money to fix it, then i'm going to a dealership and replacing the whole truck.