hey im planning to change my water pump today anyone have any suggestions to make sure nothing elese ends up breaking or getting damaged during the repair also any tips?

 

Put a piece of wood or something over the radiator so you don't accidently hit it

 

I had to put some serious work into removing my clutch from my water pump when I replaced it a few months back. I had actually soaked it a few times with penetrating oil before I even went to work on it and still ended up putting a little heat to it to break it loose

 

Hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.

 

I had to jam an 8" long, 1/4 drive extension between the pump shaft and fan mounting bolt to keep it from turning while loosening the big clutch nut.