Can I replace the water pump without removing harmonic balancer? Very limited on tools and resources.
Jun 12, 2019 at 4:55 AM
Water pump replacement
1996 DODGE AVENGER
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,
No, you cannot. The front cover has to be removed to access the pump and the cover is behind the balancer.
It would be highly recommended to replace the bet since you are at that point. You need to release the belt to remove it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump-replacement
Roy
No, you cannot. The front cover has to be removed to access the pump and the cover is behind the balancer.
It would be highly recommended to replace the bet since you are at that point. You need to release the belt to remove it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump-replacement
Roy
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Jun 12, 2019 at 5:18 AM
Okay, thanks. the balancer has been very difficult to remove the bolt is on pretty tight even with an impact it doesn't want to break free.
Jun 12, 2019 at 5:28 AM
ASEMASTER6371
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Yep. They are supposed to be very tight.
Spray it down with some lube and keep working with it.
Roy
Spray it down with some lube and keep working with it.
Roy
Jun 12, 2019 at 5:35 AM
Okay, thanks. I appreciate the help and advice.
Jun 12, 2019 at 5:40 AM
ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.
Always glad to help.
Roy
Always glad to help.
Roy
Jun 12, 2019 at 5:55 AM
STRAILER
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Hello,
This video shows how to remove a harmonic balancer:
https://youtu.be/NZIMNkLxCMA
Please run down this guide and report back.
This video shows how to remove a harmonic balancer:
https://youtu.be/NZIMNkLxCMA
Please run down this guide and report back.
Jun 12, 2019 at 12:34 PM
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