04 Nordic Rage 496 HO Impeller Help!,,,

[Mcob25rg]

So, I decided to do the annual service myself this year. I’ve got the back seat out, and can see the side of the motor. What do I HAVE to take off to get the water pump out in one piece, to change the impeller on the work bench? I already looked at Utube, but there wasnt anything for the 496HO specifically showing how to get the pump out. In advance, THANKS TO ALL INMATES THAT RESPOND - I really need the help, and appreciate all advice

 

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Pull the serpentine belt. Loosen the tensioner and it will come right off.

You may need to pull the fuel filter off to get at the pump from a better angle.

Pull one of the drain petcocks on the pump to drain all the water from the system.

Pull the hoses off the back of the pump. This is probably the hardest part. Be patient here. Mark which is which if you need to.

You will need to pull off the idler pulley bracket in the upper right. From there the pump should come off on its mount. The mount is the piece in the center of the picture. Once you get it out you can separate the pump from the mount, separate the halves of the pump and change the impeller. Wrap zip ties around the blades of the impeller to compress the blades and get the new one back in the housing. Use a little dish soap as lube if needed.

 

[mjc]

Pull the serpentine belt. Loosen the tensioner and it will come right off.

You may need to pull the fuel filter off to get at the pump from a better angle.

Pull one of the drain petcocks on the pump to drain all the water from the system.

Pull the hoses off the back of the pump. This is probably the hardest part. Be patient here. Mark which is which if you need to.

You will need to pull off the idler pulley bracket in the upper right. From there the pump should come off on its mount. The mount is the piece in the center of the picture. Once you get it out you can separate the pump from the mount, separate the halves of the pump and change the impeller. Wrap zip ties around the blades of the impeller to compress the blades and get the new one back in the housing. Use a little dish soap as lube if needed.


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This just make sure you bend the impeller blades the correct direction.

 

[CoolCruzin]

Take pictures of everything as you take apart .

 

[Mcob25rg]

AWESOME!!!! I knew I could count on this crew to get it done. I’m going in tomorrow, again, THANK YOU!!!

 

[Mcob25rg]

Just like you said LOF!! Came right off- not going to be paying for this service anymore. Again, THANKS FOR THE HELP!