Help changing RB20DET water pump

[zforce]

Hey guys,

I need to change my water pump on my RB20DET and i am just wondering how hard a job is it to do and how would i go about it? I have had the timing belt changed already and the water pump comes with a new gasket as well. Any help, directions or tips would be great.

Thanks!

[gts4]

have a look on www.meggala.com lots of info there

[PHaT MR30]

your not going to like it, water pump goes right across the block, requires you to take radiator, crank pulley, timing belt cover, timing belt etc off to do.

not that hard just shits you off when you get that all done only to find a nice gaping crack in your block and a water pump in near new condition.

if you have not worked on cars b4 i would recommend not doing it, or get someone that knows to help.

[PHaT MR30]

would crap me off totally if id just done a timing belt change not long ago.

rule of thumb, change both at the same time

[zforce]

So do i need to take the timing belt of to change it?

[PHaT MR30]

yes

about 4 bolts are right behind the tensioners, impossible to get at without taking it off