water pump removal

[EssexNovaMad1.6]

hi, ive done all the little bits and i aint got the correct vaux spanner to get on the casting of the water pump! any one got any good ideas on how to get this f##king thing out? im getting kinda stressed with it!! this is on the 1.6 gte lump. thankfull for any help. cheers.

[locky]

undo the 3 allan head bolts, then get a bar and give it a knock! could be stiff as its prob been on the lump since new! don't be afraid 2 give it a good wack!

[rgv_stu]

usually need a rite twatting to get them out

when you fit the new one grease it up and it will make life easier next time

[srs1]

dito son. go for it. a good fu**ing belt. i use my long socket set extension pole. just catch a edge and hit it. job done!

[EssexNovaMad1.6]

cheers people. taking out the anger on it done the trick.