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Old 02-26-2021, 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by EODguy View Post
Pull the 2 good bolts and take the pulley off and then get ready to use good condition or new vice grips...

Unless they ended up cockeyed from getting snapped off you should be able to turn them even from the back if they protrude enough.

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Thanks (all). I guess I really ought to pull the pulley off and try before I order a new water pump (the fan and shroud are back on, but I'm getting experienced at taking them off). I own a nearly new pair of needle nose vice grips. But drilling old bolts out is Greek to me. I guess I'm wondering if I can drive to the hardware store (5 country miles) to get new bolts before I pull everything apart?

Thanks to the help I've calmed down and realized it's not a huge disaster, just a minor inconvenience.
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