water pump replacement?

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JEFFB
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1998 olds aurora 4.0 L. It seems easy enough to replace a leaking water pump, however someone mentioned special tools?? Any advice and directions please?? JeffB
Nov 18, 2007 at 9:40 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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its very easy to do but YES you do need a one special tool to remove the pump out of the housing to remove turns the opposite way good luck


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Nov 18, 2007 at 11:26 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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its very easy to do but YES you do need a one special tool to remove the pump out of the housing to remove turns the oppisite way good luck


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_olds_1.jpg

Nov 18, 2007 at 11:27 AM
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