Thanks for your expert advice @Mello!
I was able to finally get that sucker out by first removing all of the camshaft timing pulleys and belt (after lining up all of the timing marks). No idea how I'm going to get the new water pump gasket to stay on while I wrestle it back in, but maybe if I...
@dwb thanks again! Removing the camshaft timing components seems like the next best course of action. I suppose I should make sure all of the timing marks are lined up before doing this correct?@DSMPT Thanks for the tip! I'm definitely replacing the tensioner pulley This would explain why the...
@dwb thanks for the prompt response :)Yes, correct I'm replacing the water pump also. However, I don't think I can get to the bottom water pump bolt without removing the timing belt tensioner, and the rear water pump bolt seems to be behind the timing belt tensioner pulley... so it's looking...
Thanks for the prompt response @Mello :)I guess that would involve removing the entire lower cross-member and engine mount correct?Edit- checked and no way to lower the engine enough to get the water pump pulley out through the bottom :-\
Hi gents,I'm trying to change the timing belt on my 1998 GSX and am stuck at the water pump pulley. Hoping someone might be able to offer a tip on how to remove the 1 piece unorthodox racing aluminum water pump pulley pictured. I've got the driver side motor mount removed, and have the engine...
Thanks so much @luv2rallye for all the helpful tips!What about the gasket between the water pump and the engine block? Do I need to use any sealant and, if so, what type is recommended?-EL Ryno
Thanks a bunch @Jonnyeclipse @luv2rallye @gst-turbo @steve :)My 1991 GSX that I sold last summer actually still had the original water pump with over 114,000 original miles on it and no issues!Nevertheless, I really appreciate all of the good advice :thumb: I have not done a timing belt...
Thanks for the prompt reply @gst-turbo :-)I guess my concern is that the quality of aftermarket water pumps doesn't compare to OEM Mitsu. Also, it seems the Gates unit and many others use a different style impeller than factory.
Gates...
As the subject states, I will be changing the timing belt on my 1998 GSX with 58,000 miles.Given the relatively low mileage and fact that there is no issue with the factory water pump, should I seize the opportunity and change the water pump also or wait until the next timing belt service...
@steve thanks so much for the tip and nice photo comparison! I do have a metal-cased ISC with the beige connector!
Please ignore the multicolored zip-ties. They were just to keep the hoses and vacuum lines out of the way for removing the starter motor.I was going to order a replacement ISC...
BTW, here are some videos I found very helpful:DSM 4G63 starter motor removal:How to bench-test a starter motor:1G DSM Clutch Cut Wire Install (good views of the clutch starter cutoff switch location):https://www.dsmtuners.com/attachments/1g-clutch1-jpg.142995/
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I'm an idiot. The issue was the clutch safety/start cutoff switch. The rubber or plastic stopper/nub that was insert into the clutch pedal arm apparently dry-rotted and disintegrated into tiny pieces. Without this stopper/nub the switch button just pokes through the hole in the bracket at...