M44 coolant pump refusing to `come out'

e36Ballen

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Wuhoo!!

Got the tool and it went out in a minute. Soaked it in WD-40 as well to ensure minimal friciton. No more breaking the timing cover nightmares for me.
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Is white lithium grease okay for easy install and removal later on?
 

t-tony

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I would use a smear of everyday all purpose grease.

Tony.
 

jonco

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Well done - looks like there are some corrosion deposits around seal - would suggest a good flush if you haven't already.
 

e36Ballen

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Well done - looks like there are some corrosion deposits around seal - would suggest a good flush if you haven't already.
I already flushed with distilled water but looks like the rust is local on the GEBA water pump (Installing a HEPU). Combined it with being old plus no coolant maintenance, this is I guess what happened.
 

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