Ford Guy trying to help with 300ZX water pump

[mustang7065]

I have a 300ZX that needs a water pump replaced, I am a fair machanic but as I look at the front of the motor it seems that H-balancer must come off along with most of the frontof the moter. As I think back, this is the time for timing belt and water pump change. As you can see I am not a import guy but learning. Can some one help me along with this.

[RED_DET]

This should get you going...http://www.ttzd.com/tech/timingbelttech.html

[t.mcginley.jr]

Yepp, most of the front stuff has to come off like the radiator + hoses, front water hard pipes, CAS, crank pulley (harmonic balancer), all the belts, and then the timing covers.

It's one of those "while you're in there jobs", go ahead and replace the belt, tensioner, idlers, water pump, cam/crank seals, VTC cover o-rings, and thermostat. You can also replace the bypass hoses and idler studs if you have the cash.

Here's a video tutorial on it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjU_G7GKdEM‎.html/