Water pump

1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE
15,500 MILES
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TIM1977
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I am putting a water pump on. Can't get the water pump out with the special tool. I tried to heat it up still not working. When I put the special tool on it does not seem to fit right like it is loose. What else can I do to try to get it out.
May 21, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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HMAC300
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are you turning it clockwise to remove? try spraying penetrating oil around it, heat a little then tap with a SMALL hammer all around if you can to work the oil in repeat a couple of times then try to remove. the o ring may be holding it up.
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