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**cooljess76** · 12-03-2007, 06:24 PM

I know it's too late, but you guys all worked harder than you should've. My pump housing broke when I tried using the extracting holes, so I grabbed the pump body with a pair of channel lock pliers and with a couple sharp twists, the pump slid right out. Took 30 seconds. I wouldn't advise threading anything into or prying against your block. It can crack just as easily as your water pump did.

I wouldn't hammer on it either, it's designed to slide straight in and out. If you knock it crooked, you're putting a lot of stress on the block.

Edit; BTW, YOU'RE ALL FIRED!!!

12-03-2007, 06:24 PM	#9
cooljess76 NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 iTrader: (6) Photo Gallery	I know it's too late, but you guys all worked harder than you should've. My pump housing broke when I tried using the extracting holes, so I grabbed the pump body with a pair of channel lock pliers and with a couple sharp twists, the pump slid right out. Took 30 seconds. I wouldn't advise threading anything into or prying against your block. It can crack just as easily as your water pump did. I wouldn't hammer on it either, it's designed to slide straight in and out. If you knock it crooked, you're putting a lot of stress on the block. Edit; BTW, YOU'RE ALL FIRED!!! __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!!