Water pump experience 2001 4.4i M62

[sasquatch]

Actually, my father (old school shade tree mech) suggested using a used drive belt, rubber hose, or one of those flexible pipe wrenches. Wrap it around the WP pulley to hold it while loosening the clutch. Brilliant and completed safe on the parts. I'm replacing the pulley anyway so I'm not concerned with a few nicks and dings. I'm more worried about damaging the clutch fastener.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by sasquatch

Actually, my father (old school shade tree mech) suggested using a used drive belt, rubber hose, or one of those flexible pipe wrenches. Wrap it around the WP pulley to hold it while loosening the clutch. Brilliant and completed safe on the parts. I'm replacing the pulley anyway so I'm not concerned with a few nicks and dings. I'm more worried about damaging the clutch fastener.

That'll work too!