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Avoid Cadillac pump installation woes

Anyone who has ever changed a water pump on a 1985-1995 Cadillac 4.1, 4.5 and 4.9 liter knows that it is a job they don't want to have to redo due to a false step during installation. However, there is some useful information available to pass on to your customers that could help them avoid a potentially big installation headache. These particular Cadillac models' water pumps are tough to get to under the hood because of their tight location. Plus, the pumps are secured with what seems like hundreds of fasteners! What some installers may not realize is that there are two bolts located very close to the outside edge of the water pump that must not be disturbed during the pump's replacement. THESE BOLTS SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED! Two bolts connect the timing cover to the water pump inlet cover located behind the timing cover. If the bolts are removed, the inlet cover gasket, which is sandwiched between the timing cover and the inlet cover, will likely shift and leak upon installation of the new pump. Coolant can seep downward, clinging to the timing cover as it runs, making it appear that the new water pump has developed a leak. Several unproductive hours (and more banged up knuckles) can result while locating and correcting this new leak.

Additionally, the timing cover should be checked for flatness prior to pump installation. It may be dimpled where the 6mm studs protrude from the cover because of prior over tightening of the corresponding nuts. A dimpled cover will prevent proper gasket sealing. Repairing today's vehicles can be frustrating enough without allowing either of these unnecessary headaches to occur.

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