Re. Inj pump removal

[Nessmuk]

I am to the point of removing the three gear bolts.
My books allvsay to turn the engine with a 15/16 socket on the balancer bolt. As I am trying to disassemble as little as I can, the bolt is behind the serpentine pulley. Can I turn the engine over to move it? I've removed the injection lines and injectors.

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

You could but ya take the chance of damaging the IP, you will have bolts removed and could shear/break something and also may cause the loose gear to jump.. better not cut any corners here, may regret it, just remove the pulley and be safe...

 

[Will L.]

Or if you have a flywheel turner and can undo your rock shield easy..

 

[WarWagon]

I put a ratchet on the alternator pulley nut and spin the engine: usually backwards due to the tesnioner location on 1995 and older serpentine belt drives. The tensioner spring can loosen and slip the belt if you have it under load between the alt and engine pulley. Remove the oil fill rubber grommet as well to make the job easier.

 

[Nessmuk]

Got it done. Many thanks

 

[Nessmuk]

Just a note. I managed the 3 nuts by alternating a pair of 15mm wrenches on the drivers side and using a wrench I cut the open end off and took as much bend out of the box end as I could. I already had it as I made it for another fitting at some point. Sort of how I make my flare wrenches with a cut off wheel and extra yard sale wrenches. They actually work better than the bought ones.

 

[Nessmuk]

Hello.
Putting in the new, new pump soon. It'll be here today.
Can I avoid removing the intake and lines, and just pull the plenum hat part. I'd old one like to avoid it as I'm not pulling injectors.

 

[Twisted Steel Performance]

You can try if you like... sounds like you would rather cut corners than do a job right to me...

Give it a try and let us know how it works out...

 

[Jaryd]

I don't think it would be easy. Might not be possible. You have to get to the bottom of the pump to unhook the injector lines so it would be worth getting everything out of the way just for room to work in there. You've already done one pump so you already know what you are getting into.

 

[3500GMC]

It would be some sorta magic trick.
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[Nessmuk]

Oh well... I bought the gaskets figuring that, but hoped.

 

[6.5L]

Believe it or not, with a little custom tool, it is possible to un-hook the injection lines from the back by removing the FFM and going in from the back, but it's quickest and easiest just to rip the intake off. takes 10 minutes.

 

[Nessmuk]

I'm down to the pump and lines. Nice cut on both index finger on the aluminum backing on the runner gaskets. Hoping I can leave the turbo alone. Not likely.

 

[Nessmuk]

Not sure, am I supposed to have one of those?

It would be some sorta magic trick.
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[Nessmuk]

Frickin sweat running in my eyes, on my glasses, hands oily, trying to clear my sight.

 

[ak diesel driver]

And now all over the screen on your phone. LOL

 

[Nessmuk]

Nope, sipping a nice, I'd glass of fake lemonade.

 

[Jaryd]

Sometimes you have to take a break and have a drink to calm the nerves

 

[Nessmuk]

Sometimes you need to drink to much and break things?
Oh, read that wrong.

 

[Jaryd]

I've been there and done that many times