MVtrailrider

I cant get the 4 bolts that hold the fan and clutch to the water pump loose, the pump shaft keeps spinning. I am sure I am missing something easy, but I cant figure it out, any help would be great, thanks, the truck is an 88' pickup with 22re

Bill

no you're not missing anything, those bolt are just a PITA. I found it worked best for me to tighten the alternator belt as tight as I could possible get it, then go at the bolts.

I found that using an impact motion rather than constant pressure worked better too.

MVtrailrider

the alternator is already on the ground, i am changing that too

Kevin286

If you put a wrench on one nut, then brace it against the fan shaft to hold it from turning you should be able then to loosen the other nuts off with another wrench.

colsoncj

I usually hold on to one of them, and loosen the other three first. when im on the last two, right before I loosen the last one, I jerk both of them trying to loosen them at the same time... i hope that makes sense.

colsoncj

wow, three answers in the same minute.

MVtrailrider

i just lookad closely at the pump and gasket and i think Napa gave me the wrong gasket, all of the holes line up but the sealing surface doesnt. I think i am going to take it back and maybe get one from Toyota instead...yeah you guys are quick, and very helpful thanks

yodaLJ

well if the holes dont line up bring back the water pump and gasket and napa should give you a new one

MVtrailrider

I got a new gasket for the water pump, but I had to put my truck back together to get to school in SF tonight. Ill just keep my dripping pump for now, I hope it lasts until friday, ill put te new one in then. The alternator works great though