The bolts are out but I'm having trouble getting the cover off because of the clearances. Is it possible? Or do you need to start removing radiator hoses, etc.?
It is tight but does come out. Push the rad hoses around to do it. Going in is a bit of a pain because of the gasket being disturbed.
Wow. Nightmare job for a 3 minute check. I had to remove the radiator bolts and the water pump cover and pull it out of the way. Then it was just possible. The nut holding the impeller on was completely rusted, like you see on underwater wrecks. Curious.