To remove the belt, remove the tensioner. It's secured by only one bolt.

Use your endoscope or a mirror to inspect the area below the water pump for signs of coolant leakage. It's easier with an endoscope.

You're doing fine. Keep taking plenty of photos so you'll know how to put everything back together. I put groups of fasteners in Ziploc bags with a paper label inside describing where the fasteners go, and if necessary I draw a diagram to show, for example, which holes longer screws go in, etc. This makes reassembly much easier.

Cheers,

Don

 

I, too, felt in over my head. Not until the last few days did that change. At times, I felt for sure I would be sending her to the bone yard. However, now the floor under the car is bone dry. Not even oil; so replacing the cam covers paid off. I'm enjoying that so much that I would like to never replace the bottom cover.

After removing the wipers, I thought the cowling would break before I got it off. I persevered and it came off. When it did, I asked myself why I had made that so difficult.

Every time I was sure that no more coolant was left, somehow, there was.

Have you found the hose that was actually leaking yet?

Hang in there, if I did it. You certainly can!

Best,

Steve

 

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