You don't need to remove the chain. You'll want to line all the cams/crank up on their marks, then compress/hold/remove the chain tensioner then remove the W-pump. GW
619 wrote:
Have 1997 Cavalier Z24: ---does timing chain have to come "out", in order to
> get water pump installed? Or, does the tensioner pulley just come out, and
> if so, what precautions, regarding timing, do I have to be aware of?
> The water pump I bought has a "sprocket" that goes into the timing cover and
> I was wondering if its a simple "slide" into timing chain or a more
> "difficult"--take the timing chain off.
>
> Any suggestions from someone who has done this repair would be greatly > appreciated.