Water pump replacement

[Perle]

I am pretty sure my water pump needs replaced.

I am getting a pretty good coolant leak out of the bottom of the timing belt cover.
Its either the gasket or possibly the shaft seal
I already bought a new water pump.
I read the manual and everything looks like a normal swapo-chango.

Any suggestions or tips on the replacement ? ? ? ? ?

This is on a B6 SOHC from a 92 mazda 323....no A/C.

[Tim]

It's fairly straightforward. Be careful not to gouge the metal when you scrape the old gasket off the engine.

I had no problems when I replaced the water pump and if you're careful you shouldn't either.


Regards,

Tim

[25Horseplay]

If you haven't replaced the timing belt it would be good to do that while you are in there.

[jess1]

Do not over tighten the bolts on the pulley when your replace.
I stripped one out the first time I replaced my water pump.
Jess