1994 BMW 318 trying to remove water pump

1994 BMW 318
138,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BLEUET6
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have taken all the bolts off the pump I can see. In the manual they talk about taking off the thermostat housing but cam't see why it needs to be done. Does it? Because at this time I am stumped as the pump does not want to come out. Should it not come out when pulled on?

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Brian
Nov 9, 2008 at 8:48 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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That pump may be stuck. Is it the original pump? If you got all the bolts out then it should come right out.
Nov 9, 2008 at 12:03 PM
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BLEUET6
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Well I saw a manual that one guy said to go to on line and it isn't the same as my car. There was 3 bolts in a triangle then one larger bolt. Cannot see any others but maybe I missed one. Will check again. DO I have to remove the thermostat housing?

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Brian
Nov 10, 2008 at 12:01 AM
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