98b200EFI Merc

" Is changing a water pump dif

" Is changing a water pump difficult for me too do OR should i take it and have it done? I've been told it's easy, but to make sure you don't touch or move the gear shift, because of the crank shaft postion. Any help appreciated! Thanks Brent "

" It can be very easy, as long

" It can be very easy, as long as you get everything lined up , take your time, and DON"T FORCE IT. I've seen gearcases ruined because of not having the shiftshafts lined up properly. If you keep the shift in neutral, you'll probably have to rotate the flywheel to get the splines of the driveshaft to go into the crankshaft. The water tube is easy because of the guide tube on top of the water pump housing. Next make sure the lower shiftshaft slides into the upper shiftshaft.Thats about it except for bolting it up and testing.
Is there a reason you are doing this other than for regular maintenance? "

Just regular maintance. Thank

Just regular maintance. Thanks Brent