Water pump on 89? Is it as simple as it looks?

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Water pump on 89? Is it as simple as it looks?

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I'm in the process of messing with that cam interrupter replacement so it'll run again and while using the mirror, I noticed the water pump leaking from its weap hole.

Is this just as simple as it looks, undo all the bolts that are in plain sight and pop it off? :dontknow:
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Re: Water pump on 89? Is it as simple as it looks?

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Pretty much. Later years have a motor mount and an accessory bracket (L67's) in the way. 87-91 are pretty free and clear, IIRC.
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Re: Water pump on 89? Is it as simple as it looks?

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Yes very easy...
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Re: Water pump on 89? Is it as simple as it looks?

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That was simple enough... :)
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