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VL update. Rear Block water fitting. After removing all the inlet stuff to get to it I cut the mangey end off the fitting so I could get a socket on it then after some penetrene soaking was able to undo the old without too much drama. Fitted the new one with some thread sealant. Front water...

For completeness an update. I found the rattlegun loosened the harmonic balance bolt easily, so inspired me to continue. I was able to borrow a claw foot puller to remove the harmonic balance. Radum have them for around $9 and super dear around $33...

Finally got back to this after months. I found that a grunty rattle gun & 27mm socket undid the bolt without having to chock the flywheel.:) Was going to try a 3 claw puller to remove the harmonic balance but its lugs are too thick to get on to the full dia of the hbalance. So maybe remove some...

thanks for that very good info. one reason we bought an early model toyota yaris was that it has a timing chain, but I guess they wear out too.

Thanks for the info. Looks like getting the crank pulley off is going to be the biggest job. What a design eh! To get to the water pump. You must have done a lot to get it to 30mins

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thanks for the reply. I wondered if a quick burst with a rattle gun would be worth a try

Thanks for the reply and the warning re the park pawl. I dont have access to a tool, are there any other options?

Going to have a go at replacing the water pump on a VL. from what Ive read I will replace the timing belt with a kit at the same time. A few questions please. To get the harmonic balance pulley off its undo the pulley bolt. Being an auto what is the easiest way to stop the motor turning while...

Thanks for the info will order some bits

Finally got the inlet manifold off to get at the fittings, both are mild steel badly corroded and leaking. The rear one I believe is 3/4 bsp thread, so if I cut off the smaller bypass tube on it it looks like a 27mm socket will fit it, that one has a pin hole corrosion in it The front one is in...

not that I can see

Just wondering if anyone has had the same experience. I need to remove the inlet manifold. Ive removed the bolts from the upper section of the inlet manifold, but cant separate the top section from the bottom section. I tried giving it a thump but it doesnt budge. Is there a gasket between the...

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thanks for the advise. I wont get to it until after xmas now. Will take of the inlet manifold to see if it helps with the rear one. merry xmas to all