i got that special socket but everytime i try to loosen the pump going clockwise i can not get the pump to come loose the socket just slips off any suggestions these is a northstar engine
The tool you need is the kent moore design one. it has a bracket that bolts on and helps hold that socket that you call it snug against the pump..one other thing look at the new pump to determine the direction it loosens because i do not remember,also we have only one tool and its worked on all northstar engines so far
keep in mind that the water pump is reversed as for removing setting up. You tighten to eliminate it loosen it to place in it. additionally, it in ordinary terms is going in there a million way!!!! do no longer stress it otherwise you would be changing the crossover which aint much less costly. until eventually now removing the previous one, investigate the recent water pump founf the notch or different sized tab, it is going in a undeniable spot. investigate the previous one, verify which you do evaluate the place that tab is sitting interior the crossover.
You sure you have the right tool?? There are 2 different tools they came out with. Cant remember the year but Cadillac changed the water pump design which the tools had to change. Neither one will work on the other design. Both almost look the same except the teeth stick further out on the older design. I always use a impact, put the socket on your impact just bump the trigger enough to get the pump to turn a little. But not too much or you'll break the ears of the housing then you'll have to replace the crossover asy I did see you said CLOCKWISE!!!!!! Make sure you are turning it to the direction to tighten, this has the reverse on/off direction
