Water pump to fan bolts stuck...

[Kyle R]

I am replacing the water pump on my 87 454, there are four double-ended bolts that thread into the pump on one end and hold the fan on with the other.. I figured the new pump would come with them, but nope. Anyway, I'm having a tough time getting them off the old pump as they are threaded on both ends and even with a pair of vice-grips I cant get a good hold on them. Anyone have a good method to get them off? Or know where to order new ones? Thanks!!

 

[roundhouse]

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I think this is it
I googled
“454 water pump fan bolt “

Dorman part # 23733

Any auto parts store should be able to get it

 

[Kyle R]

Nice! Thank you! I was suprised it was so hard to get them off since replacing water pump is a pretty straightforward process. Guess Ill have to pick up some new ones! Wish I would have ordered them from summit when I got the pump...

 

[Blue Ox]

Put two nuts on the stud and tighten them hard against each other. Then use the lower one to unscrew the stud from the pump flange.

 

[Kyle R]

Aha! I knew there must be some method! Got em off, thank you Blue Ox!

 

[Blue Ox]

Glad it worked out. I guess you figured out that's how you install them too.