water pump replace

m1kl0 · July 31st, 2008, 04:28 PM

im trying to take off the housing that the water pump connects to. i got a 5.0 88 gt

i took off 13 screws which is all that was needed to take off but the housing still wont come off.

any suggestions?

Modified88Dreamer · July 31st, 2008, 04:51 PM

Probably stuck on with rtv sealant, just needs a little prying off. Looking in the Haynes manual now and it doesnt say exactly how many bolts.

The Novice · July 31st, 2008, 04:58 PM

i would first make sure all the screws are off. try to get it off again, if no luck there i would use a rubber mallet and give it a few love taps. But dont kill it, it might break off pritty easy. But if your replacing it with a new one i guess if your angry and want it off now, it wont really matter what it looks like after ya beat the crap out of it. Especially if ya got a new one

But if you do find out that there was rtv sealant i would put some on the new one as well. Btw did ya get a stock replacement or a bigger aftermarket water pump? Anyways Good luck!

m1kl0 · July 31st, 2008, 05:35 PM

its jut a replacemnt. but i failed to also say that a screw broke off and its only in the water pump housing but its bent so could that prevent it from coming off?

91cobra5.0 · July 31st, 2008, 05:50 PM

pry the water pump off carfully, try and pull it straight off if possible, then grab that broke bolt with a pair of vice grips and try and get it out, i would highly recomend using a can of PB blaster to loosen up rust and help break it free

July 31st, 2008, 04:28 PM	#1
m1kl0 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	water pump replace im trying to take off the housing that the water pump connects to. i got a 5.0 88 gt i took off 13 screws which is all that was needed to take off but the housing still wont come off. any suggestions?

July 31st, 2008, 04:51 PM	#2
Modified88Dreamer Enthusiast 1988 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 631 iTrader: 0 reviews	Probably stuck on with rtv sealant, just needs a little prying off. Looking in the Haynes manual now and it doesnt say exactly how many bolts. __________________ "I know that son-of-a-bitch is cheatin! Cause, I'm cheatin and he beat me"!

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July 31st, 2008, 04:58 PM	#3
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would first make sure all the screws are off. try to get it off again, if no luck there i would use a rubber mallet and give it a few love taps. But dont kill it, it might break off pritty easy. But if your replacing it with a new one i guess if your angry and want it off now, it wont really matter what it looks like after ya beat the crap out of it. Especially if ya got a new one But if you do find out that there was rtv sealant i would put some on the new one as well. Btw did ya get a stock replacement or a bigger aftermarket water pump? Anyways Good luck!

July 31st, 2008, 05:35 PM	#4
m1kl0 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	its jut a replacemnt. but i failed to also say that a screw broke off and its only in the water pump housing but its bent so could that prevent it from coming off?

July 31st, 2008, 05:50 PM	#5
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 98 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,057 iTrader: 0 reviews	pry the water pump off carfully, try and pull it straight off if possible, then grab that broke bolt with a pair of vice grips and try and get it out, i would highly recomend using a can of PB blaster to loosen up rust and help break it free

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