The hose between the water pump and the cylinder head ( a short hose about 3 inches long) is starting to leak. It appears that you need to remove the water pump to replace it.

Are there any tricks to replacing this thing or ??

Thanks
Alan

usually you can remove the tstat housing and that will make it possible.

did you try tightening the clamps? often that will stop the leak.

tom w

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I would be surprised if this can be done without removind the water pump. The gap between the water pump and the head is quite small.

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2006 Callaway SC560

You cut off the old one so that's not a problem. Your choices when fitting the replacement include:

- set the replacement in boiling water to make it more flexible

- trim just enough of the pipe extending from the head so you can fit the replacement. Look at the position of the clamp around the slimmer section of hose and determine how much you can cut. There's no bead to worry about.

Sixto

sounds like my experience with the older engines wont apply here, sorry. but you still might be able to tighten the clamps.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I have replaced this pipe without replacing the waterpump. It is a B***H but can be coaxed into place, rest assured. Do not trim the new pipe!