The water pump itself will need a special water pump tool. You can usually borrow it from Autozone. Other than that just standard sockets to get to the pump. Be carefull with the stud bolts when you put them back on, they snap if you tighten them too tight.
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No you dont need any special tools to change the water pump you just need to create space around the area because its in a closed in spot and it is alot of screws to take off ..
To start with you need a special water pump removal tool for this job. Generally $40-$50, snap on tools sells them. Dont bother to start without this tool.
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A special socket is used to remove the little round water pump the same socket installs it too you will not want to buy such a tool for the are specialty tools sold by kent Moore tools which supply dealerships only otwanna tool corp owns kent Moore tools also I purchased my water pump tool in 1998 at the cost of $139.00
with tools.
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To keep from breaking something, get a manual from AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM
You can also purchace the tool at carquest for $18.00
Many vehicles will only require your basic tools but there are some out there that require special tools such as the Cadillac with the North Star engine.