FurryWrecker911
SCCoA Member
Chipping away slowly at replacing the head gaskets, and I'm trying to get the Outlet Pipe out now. According to the Haynes manual I need do undo 5 securing fasteners, replace the top bolt with a 6.5 inch long bolt, and slide the mount with the power steering pump and alternator forward. Easy sounding enough, but I can not for the life of me figure out how to get the center nut off. Standard socket gets stuck on the stud, deep well socket makes the socket wrench too long and hits the power steering pump bracket, and the box wrench is so flush against the mount that I can't put it in a position where I can turn it.
Manual says nothing about needing to pull the PS pulley off, and I have family suggesting different ideas as well. Nothing is really working as of yet, and from what I've read on the forums it sounds like buying a pulley puller and getting it off/on is going to be a pain in the butt. I don't even know which puller I'd need.
At any rate, here's a pic of what I'm dealing with:
Any direction/advice is appreciated.
Manual says nothing about needing to pull the PS pulley off, and I have family suggesting different ideas as well. Nothing is really working as of yet, and from what I've read on the forums it sounds like buying a pulley puller and getting it off/on is going to be a pain in the butt. I don't even know which puller I'd need.
At any rate, here's a pic of what I'm dealing with:
Any direction/advice is appreciated.