Stuck on water pump change

Thewespaul

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I had one that had red loctite on the threads. Only way I could get it off was by sacrificing a wrench I used to bolt in between the accessory bracket and the back of the pulley with a longer nut and bolt. Then I used my big channel locks and man handled the nut until it came loose.
I sheared a couple bolts doing it this way, but eventually broke it loose.
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My autozone has 2 different kits, they had that one. Which I didn't get, and they had a second one, that was all solid spanners....

This is the kit I used....

https://www.autozone.com/loan-a-too...h/powerbuilt-fan-clutch-wrench-set/536932_0_0

The only bad part is the spanner to go over the bolts on the pulley is flat, and the V-Belt pulley stick out in front of the bolts a bit. That's why it was easier for one person to hold the spanner on the bolts, and I ran the wrench/breaker bar on the nut.
 

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Yrs ago I took a stick of 2 1/2" x 3/8" steel flatbar, about 24", and torched & ground out my own open end wrench. IIRC about 1 7/8" openend. Worked with a big hammer.
If nut rounded off then pipe wrench or big channel lock pliers. Good luck!

BTW, I kept my homemade wrench around for years hanging on the wall, painted "SNAP ON" on it for the heck of it! LOL LOL
 

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I’ve been working late all week and finally am getting back to this this evening. Your trick worked! Along with a 6’ cheater pipe and all 155 lbs of me lol! When I pulled the pump, there is a lot more corrosion than I am used to seeing. Is this normal for these engines or do I need to be concerned about longevity?

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