Water Pump replacement

[1996GSTurbo]

1996 GST water pump replacement. I'm new here to to the site and i'm a proud owner of a DSM. My question is i need help replacing my water pump. Does anyone know if i can replace the pump without taking off the timing belt. I just had my belt replaced 5k miles ago and didnt think to replace pump. I got the engine mount, all the belts, covers and water pump pulley off. now what would be the next best step. If i dont have to take the timing belt off i dont want to. I don't want to bend any valves or anything when putting it back on. Thanks for the help

 

[tunethis]

Unfortunetely, the timing belt has to be removed. One of the water pump's bolts is behind the tentioner pulley. One may also be behind the tensioner itself. I know, it sucks.

Here's the instructions for the timing belt removal and installation.
Timing Belt VFAQ

 

[1996GSTurbo]

I have looked up that forum and I sort of understand it but not really. I just don't understand how to readjust the belt or get the timing right. I dont want to break anything else. Sorry if i sound dumb. I have replaced engines on hondas and everything else but this is another monster.
p.s. this might be a dumb question but how do i turn the top camshaft pulley so the timing marks are facing each other?

 

[92AWDHX40]

Yes it is a monster but i did it for the first time my first time working on my car, check vfaq on the belt tension. Its best if you arent sure have a mechanic do it. If you make a mistake or down the road something goes wrong your valves are shot. Its cheaper to have a pro do it than spend over a grand for a head job, gaskets, and still you have to have it timed. Use a wrench on both sprokets do a search lots of info on this topic.

 

[luv2rallye]

Timing belt tips: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...5-timing-belt-tensioning-tips-4g63-turbo.html

 

[1996GSTurbo]

Thanks for all the help. I had to put the engine mount on and the tire to move in the garage bc next door neighbor complained i was working on the car in the street.
I think i'm going to pull off everything that i need to and put on the new water pump, then i'm paying a master tech i know $50 to get my belt on and adjusted right. I will watch and learn though thanks everyone