97 Buick Water Pump Replacement Hitch

[Semimech]

Trying to replace the water pump on a 97 Buick LeSabre for a relative. After doing a search, looks like I'm better off than with an earlier model and the problems associated with the engine mounts. However one of the main bolts, (about 3 inches long), is just barely behind the pulley on the power steering pump. Any ideas of how to move the power steering pump to get access to one of the main bolts holding the water pump on? It's difficult to see the power steering pump because of its location..... down low and close to the firewall. Any help would be appreciated.

[tman]

The power steering pump has hole inside the pulley, use this to your advantage! Use a deepwell socket through the holes to access the bolts( I think 15mm, not 100% sure though) add a socket wrench, and you'll have that pump off in no time! I'd suggest buying an inspection mirror to see in small places like that, mine's very handy.

[Semimech]

Originally Posted by tman2093

The power steering pump has hole inside the pulley, use this to your advantage! Use a deepwell socket through the holes to access the bolts( I think 15mm, not 100% sure though) add a socket wrench, and you'll have that pump off in no time! I'd suggest buying an inspection mirror to see in small places like that, mine's very handy.

tman2093, thanks for taking the time to reply! I appreciate you help and looking forward to trying your solution.