Replacing Water Pump

What year? What model?

On my 3rd Gen VG30E, I had to take off both timing belt covers, upper and lower.

Do you have a manual? It should tell you how many screws need to come out. Personally, I wouldn't do this repair without a manual, and I've already done the pump twice.

Bill G '91 SE Auto

thanx, re: water pump replacement. it's a 1985 maxima. i have the manual but it doesn't even mention the 'shroud/timing belt cover'. i discovered the name while searching the internet. The article i found did not mention the number of bolts, but mentioned 'clips' on the lower cover. i think there may be a bolt on the lower that holds both lower and upper, but i can't reach it!!

The manual doesn't mention the timing belt cover?

Well, it may not in the water pump section, but look under the timing belt section. If you're doing a water pump, you should do the belt and belt tensioner as well. The parts are very cheap, and you'll be in there anyway.

Good luck,

Bill G '91 SE Auto