Impeller Video anyone????

[skihard]

Can anyone direct me to a video of changing an impeller on a 196LE with serpentine belt? I'm not hugely mechanically inclined but I have searched youtube and can't seem to find anything there?
Does one just loosen the tension bolt with a socket to relieve tension on the belt then remove belt to get at the front of the water pump?

Thanks

[Quinner]

Search on here for posts started by member name "Airtool", he did a very nice write up on changing the impeller, no video just pics.
It is an incredibly easy job changing the impeller on a straight inboard Excalibur, if I had the tools in hand and the motorbox open could probably do the job in under a minute.

[nukemustang]

The PCM manual has a section on changing the impeller. not sure what year boat you have, but check the "manuals" section above and it give you drawings to go by and torque specs for the bolts that hold the front pulley on. It is a super easy job on a direct drive, easy but a pita on a v-drive. But basically, yes, loosen the tension, slip the belt off, undo the 3 bolts holding the raw water pump on, pull out the impeller, replace, and reverse the process. The PCM manual also covers the proper belt routing, just incase you didn't remember to look prior.