I was trying to remove water pump from my 98 Monte carlo Z34 once, but I didn't finish it. The steering pump pulley block one bolt for water pump. I have no way of remove that bolt without remove steering pump pulley first. Any sugestion for tool or idea will be appriciated..

Thanks
TK

there arn't any holes in the steering pump pulley for you to put a socket through and remove the bolt?

There are holes, but it doe not line up with the bolt that need to be removes.

you should be able to turn the pulley to line up with it.... did you take your serpentine belt off?

is it a 3100 motor? or 3.4LDOHC twin cam? anyways you should be able to turn the pulley to the bolts that mount the power steering pump, you will have to remove the pump 3 bolts i beleive..hope this helps

Thank you Chevrolet Tough and Blaze 316 316 for helping.
Chevrolet Tough. Yes, I did removed the belt and be able to turn the pulley but the problem bolt just hit the edge of it when loosen.
Blaze 316 316. I will look for those 3 bolts you mention. I will see how difficult to remove them. I am below average weekend mechanic. I don’t know if I am going to be able to do it.
This is 3.8 liter motor. Shop wants more than $300 to replace it for me.

Thanks guy..
TK

hey i did a lil reserch and found the "How too" hope this helps ya http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/15/dc/18/0900823d8015dc18/repairInfoPages.htm
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You have to remove the PS pump to get to the last water pump bolt. Unless the engine is out of the car, this procedure all has to be done by feel. The two bolts that hold on the PS pump are at approximately 12 and 6. You have to rotate the pulley to a place where there is an access hole to get a socket onto the mounting bolts. Both bolts are 13mm and are fairly easily removed. However, putting the pump back on is an adventure. You just have to move it around until you get the bolt seated in the hole. If you are given to fits of rage, I would suggest taking it to a mechanic. :banghead: