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• Found the leak now can't get to it... by kibs45 on 11 Jul, 2009 23:05
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  Has anyone seen this setup but with a security head instead of a nut and a washer?  Mine has a goofy thing I can't get off, its completely round, with two notches out of it.  Kind of makes replacing the seal difficult.  I will try and get a picture but anyone with experience with how to get it off please let me know!
• #1 by rabbitman on 12 Jul, 2009 01:41
• I use a punch and a hammer. IIRC it's backward threads.
• #2 by Patrick on 12 Jul, 2009 04:52
• Sounds like it's supposed to use the same kind of tool as a front strut mount. Wouldn't happen to be the same size would it?
• #3 by burn_your_money on 12 Jul, 2009 20:03
• You're asking for trouble if you plan to remove that shaft without taking the lid off the pump.
• #4 by rabbitman on 13 Jul, 2009 00:31
• Quote from: burn_your_money on 12 Jul, 2009 20:03

  You're asking for trouble if you plan to remove that shaft without taking the lid off the pump.
  

  
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• #5 by Pre95 on 13 Jul, 2009 07:04
• Quote from: rabbitman on 13 Jul, 2009 00:31

  Quote from: burn_your_money on 12 Jul, 2009 20:03

  You're asking for trouble if you plan to remove that shaft without taking the lid off the pump.
  

  
  X2
  

  
  X3
• #6 by kibs45 on 13 Jul, 2009 09:47
• I know it holds things in place inside the pump, just need to replace the o-ring.  By the way both of the threads with the safety lock are reverse.