Originally posted by Dean
Drop the jack down slowly so the engine lowers on the O/S. This should make the waterpump/pulley/bolts mor accessible.
GENTLY tap a 6 sided socket on to the bolts. (hold the pump/pulley still with the fan belt - as you said). If this doesnt hold still you can get a pair of mole-grips onto the nose of the pump/pulley to hold still.
The bolts should then come undone.
When you put them back, stick some copper grease on the threads.
If you do end up cutting/grinding the heads off, once you get the pulley off- drill and re-tap the threads (M6 IIRC).
The price of a new water pump will make your eyes water!!!
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