[canadianwing]

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I am trying to change a leaking water pump on my 84 intestate. The engine cover is stuck on and won't budge. I wonder if it had been off before, as someone used silicone gasket stuff on the water pump cover.



Any advice on how to break it loose? (without breaking it?) Can I pry on the tabs?

 

[JBz]

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if you look at the bottom of the water pump cover viewed from the backside there are a couple raised tabs. try gently tapping them.DOUBLE check all your bolts and make sure none are hiding . JB

 

[canadianwing]

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problem solved: last person in there used a gasket cement- it worked! some careful prying finally broke it free. thanks for the advice!

kctay