Water pump replacement

There are two threaded 1/8 inch pipe plugs in the block, one on each side. Should have 9/16 hex head. If I remember correctly they are located somewhere near the motor mount brackets. They can be tough to remove. Years of corrosion. I have taken them out with a impact wrench, also have striped the heads trying to take out. Much easier if the engine is out. If you get them out you will probably have to poke something in the hole to dislodge all the crap.

Do not remove any 'freeze' plugs if you have never done this before. Again easier if the engine is out. They are easy to remove but difficult to reinstall correctly with the engine in the car.

Hope this helps,

Bruce

Hi, do you recall if you removed the power steering pump? or Can I remove the pulley and the two bolts that attach the swing arm? and then reattach after install water pump.

Back cylinders of my engine was packed with some kind of black silt.  Pressure washed through core plugs before replacement but later pulled heads and was surprised at how much I hadnt got out.  Only reason I did it was a leaking steel core plug (welch plug is another term).  Recommend brass plugs, but if you maintain coolant steel will last a long time.