<5KSTQ> Water Pump Replacement

[Dave Head <dhead@sundial.sundial.net>]

I need to replace my water pump this week. Problem is, I don't need to
replace my timing belt - it has <30K miles on it. Can the timing belt cover
backing plate be modified so that I DON'T have to tear down the front end,
etc, etc, etc. I really just want to swap water pumps and go on with life.
I tried looking through the Archives with no luck - but I seem to remember
someone mentioning this a few months ago.

TIA
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EMCM(SW) Dave Head
87 5KCSTQ 170K miles and counting...
1.8 bar boost - @ 1.3 the shuttle launches
Maitland FL
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