Re: Graf water pump

[steveb@falcon.kla-tencor.com (Steven Buchholz)]

 # > I just installed a WP/timing belt/idler pulley [and lifters] in the 
 # > '88 5kCSQW early this morning.
 # 
 # How did you pull/refit the idler?  Special tools?
 # 
... actually I sorta lucked out.  I had never pulled an idler before, 
and I looked at the diagram in Bentley showing the special tool.   I 
assumed that a standard puller could be used to force against the cen-
ter of the pulley (no I didn't look at the new idler I had sitting on 
the shelf!).  What ended up happening was the gear puller was pulling 
upward against the front body rail as I tightened it ... I left the 
puller engaged while I did other things, and then when I went back the 
pulley was loose enough to wiggle out!  

I guess I need to look into the special tool a bit closer to see how 
it is supposed to work!

To install the new pulley I pressed it into the indentation in the oil 
pump by hand, and then used the mounting bolt to snug it in.  

HTH!
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)