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    water pump coming today along with plugs and all three belts- any tricks out there to get it done easier. i do have the bentley

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    Before you remove the belt remove the fan clutch. Unless it's super tight putting a breaker bar and socket on the crank nut so it won't turn (wedge it somewhere) and turning the clutch nut will release it. If the belt slips just hold it tighter against the pulley. Works most of the time.

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