Ok, what I have is coolant leaking from what appears to be behind my fly wheel (the big pully at the bottom). At first i thought the coolant might be running down the crossmember but after looking closer I am convinced it is indeed from behind the pully ....Any thoughts?

 

Your flywheel is at the back of the engine, the starter engages it and the transmission torque converter bolts to it.
Are you sure you don't mean the harmonic balancer in from of the engine? If so the water pump is just above it and may be leaking from the weep hole.

 

Thanks for the info .. i am in the process of replacing the water pump ... One question i am having is how to remove the pulley from the water pump (since it is free spinning). I am sure there is an ez way ...... thanks

 

Do you really want to remove the pulley off of the pump? A new pump will come with the pulley installed.

Or do you mean, "How do I get the serpentine belt loose so I can remove the water pump?" If that is your question, I use a 1/2" breaker bar and insert it into the hole in the tensioner. You give it a pull and the belt comes loose. While its loose you can undo it.

 

No it won't.

 

the easy way would be leave the belt on so the pully won't spin while you are loosening the bolts. the hard way is just have someone hold the pully really real tight (mostly joking)

 

OK, its been a while. I don't remember having to remove my pulley.

 

but then, if you get the water pump from a donor car, just leave the pulley on it LOL
But new (or rebuilt) dont come with pulleys, afaik.

argh!!!!!< I think I am going to have to replace my water pump also. But such is life with a 3rd gen.

 

Wow, I guess I'm lucky. I've only had to change mine once.

Well, I guess being broken down most of the time makes them last a little longer!