Cannot remove far left water pump bolt due to pulley blocking

There should be four bolts between the back of the pulley and the water pump holding the pulley on the water pump. You can either try to remove them before you take the water pump off the engine (not recommended), or remove the four (I think) bolts holding the water pump to the engine block, remove the water pump, ten remove the four bolts holding the pulley to the water pump shaft (recommended). Good luck.

first pop the hood and locate the water pump pulley. drain the coolant into a suitable container. there will be alot of it so get a big container.use the correct size socket and loosen the four small bolts on the pulley.DO NOT TAKE THEM ALL THE WAY OUT YET. find the tensioner pulley and put a socket on the bolt and lift the pulley to release the pressure on the fan belt and slip it off the water pump pulley.now remove the bolts from the water pump pulley. now all you have to do is remove the bolts that attach the pump to the engine block. remove the pump and clean the surface of the the engine block where the pump connects to the block. don't scratch the matting surface of the block.oh disconnect the coolant hoses that attach to the water pump.BE CAREFUL THE COOLANT WILL DRAIN OUT OF THE BLOCK AND HOSES. DOGS AND CATS ARE ATTRACTED TO THE COOLANT, IT WILL KILL THEM IF THEY DRINK IT.have fun

Check and note this procedure Water Pump - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
(see Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)

1. Allow a sufficient amount of time for the engine to cool down.
   
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator and block drains into a suitable clean container.

CAUTION When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant may be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.

1. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
   
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support safely using suitable jackstands. Remove the right front tire and inner wheel well splash shield.
   
3. If access to the water pump is desired from underhood, remove the air conditioning compressor bolts and position the compressor aside with the refrigerant lines intact.
   
4. Spray the water pump hub with penetrating oil to loosen any rust or corrosion that might bind the pulley and damage it during removal.
   
5. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and allow the pulley to hang freely on the hub. A 1 in. (25.4mm) block of wood or a hammer handle may be wedged between the pump and crankshaft pulleys to hold the assembly while loosening the retaining bolts.
   
6. Move the pulley outward or remove as necessary for access and remove the 6 water pump flange bolts. Carefully pull the pump and pulley assembly away from the engine and remove the assembly from the vehicle. If necessary, a gasket scraper may be inserted under the flange, but be careful not to damage the machined aluminum block sealing surface.

To install:

1. Thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces of all old gasket material. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant at the outer edges of the bolt holes to hold the gasket in place, then install the gasket onto the water pump assembly.
   
2. Install the pump assembly with the small bump located next to one of the attaching bolts in the 11 o'clock position. Install and tighten the bolts in a crisscross sequence as shown to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
   
3. Install or reposition the pump pulley, as applicable and tighten the bolts to 19 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). If the pump hub exposed through the pulley is rusty, clean it with a wire brush and apply a thin coat of primer to prevent the pulley from rusting onto the hub.
   
4. Install the serpentine drive belt, the right splash shield and right tire assembly.
   
5. If repositioned, install the air conditioning compressor.
   
6. Close the radiator drain plug and install the cylinder block drain plug. Tighten the block plug to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm).
   
7. Connect the negative battery cable and properly fill the engine cooling system.
   
8. Operate the engine and check for coolant leaks

Fig. 1: After removing the water pump pulley mounting bolts, remove the pulley

Fig. 2: Remove the water pump mounting fasteners ...

Fig. 3: ... and remove the water pump from the vehicle

Fig. 4: Remove and discard the water pump gasket

Fig. 5: Water pump bolt torque sequence

Hope helps.

I've gone as far as loosening the motor mounts and raising the engine with a jack. You still have to shoot through the wheel well with a long extension and socket for some bolts on that side.

I'll assume you have a 4.0l

The 4.0L engine is equipped with a reverse rotation (counterclockwise) water pump. The word REVERSE is stamped or imprinted on the cover of the viscous fan drive and on the inner side of t he fan. The letter R is stamped onto the water pump impeller. When replacing water pump, ensure proper pump is installed. Installation of the wrong water pump will cause engine overheating.

NOTE:On models with 4.0 L engine, front grill must be removed to access radiator draincock. Draining cooling system can be accomplished by removing drain plug from side of block as well as by loosening radiator draincock. Drain plug is located on lower left side of engine block.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Disconnect electric cooling fan connector. Remove electric cooling fan and electric fan shroud assembly (if equipped).
Loosen, but do not remove, 4 water pump pulley-to-water pump hub bolts and 4 viscous fan-to-idler pulley nuts. Remove accessory drive belt. Remove 4 viscous fan to idler pulley nuts, and remove fan and shroud together.
Remove 4 water pump pulley bolts and remove pulley. Remove power steering pump and bracket. Disconnect heater hoses and lower radiator hose at water pump. Remove 4 water pump retaining bolts. Remove water pump.

to install just reverse procedures

. Remove accessory electrical junction block,
and position aside. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
Remove drive belt. Remove water pump pulley
bolts and pulley.
. Remove water pump bolts, water
pump and gasket. To install, reverse removal proced
ure using NEW gasket. Fill and bleed cooling
system.

3.0L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Wiper and blade assembly Top cowl seal and panel Window washer hoses, from the ventilator louvers Left and right ventilator louvers Heater air duct Timing belt
5. Mark the left and right camshaft pulleys with a touch of paint.
6. Remove or disconnect the following:
   NOTE Be sure not to mix up the pulleys.
   Right and left camshaft pulleys bolts Pulleys from the engine
   No. 2 idler pulley by removing the bolt 3 clamps and engine wire from the rear timing belt cover 6 No. 3 timing belt cover-to-engine bolts Water pump nuts/bolts Water pump and gasket from the engine
   
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the components to gain access to the water pump-3.0L engine
   
   
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the water pump and related components-3.0L engine
   

To install:

1. Check that the water pump turns smoothly. Also check the air hole for coolant leakage.
2. Apply liquid sealer to the gasket, water pump and engine block.
3. Install or connect the following:
   NOTE After tightening the bolt, be sure the idler pulley moves smoothly.
   NOTE Be sure to align the knock pin hole on the camshaft pulley with the knock pin on the camshaft.
   NOTE Be sure to align the knock pin hole on the camshaft pulley with the knock pin on the camshaft.
   Water pump, using a new gasket. Tighten the nuts/bolts to 53 inch lbs. (6 Nm). Rear timing belt cover. Tighten the 6 bolts to 74 inch lbs. (9 Nm). Engine wire with the 3 clamps to the rear timing belt cover No. 2 idler pulley. Tighten the bolt to 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).
   Right-hand camshaft pulley, with the flange side outward.
   Tighten the camshaft bolt to 65 ft. lbs. (88 Nm), using the removal tools Left-hand camshaft pulley, with the flange side inward.
   Tighten the camshaft bolt to 94 ft. lbs. (125 Nm), using the removal tools Timing belt
   
4. Fill the engine coolant.
5. Install or connect the following:
   Heater air duct Left and right ventilator louvers Window washer hoses to the ventilator louvers Top cowl seal and panel Wiper and blade assembly Negative battery cable
6. Start the engine.
7. Top off the engine coolant and check for leaks.

Hope this help.

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO RATE!!!!


After removing the cooling fan assembly, remove the water pump pulley-4.3L engine


Location the water pump pulley bolts-2.2L engine


If the pulley turns when you try to loosen the bolts, attach sockets and ratchets to two of the bolts, insert a pry bar to hold the pulley in place and loosen the bolts-2.2L engine


Once all the bolts are unfastened, remove the water pump pulley-2.2L engine


Disconnect all hoses attached to the water pump assembly-4.3L engine


Unfasten and remove the water pump retaining bolts-4.3L engine


The water pump is retained by four bolts-2.2L engine


Remove the water pump from the vehicle-4.3L engine


Removing the water pump from the engine block-2.2L engine


Use a scraper to clean the old gasket material from the water pump ...


... and the water pump-to-engine mating surface

go here too http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/villagerquest/ Section 03-01: Engine 1996 Villager Workshop Manual IN-VEHICLE SERVICE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Water Pump Removal Water Pump Removal Drain the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03 for the procedure. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). Remove the generator drive belt, water pump and power steering pump drive belt, and the A/C compressor drive belt (if equipped). Refer to Section 03-05 for the removal procedures. Raise and support the vehicle. Use Strap Wrench D85L-6000-A or equivalent to hold the water pump pulley (8509) while removing the four water pump pulley bolts. Remove the water pump pulley from the water pump (8501). Remove the crankshaft pulley (6312). Refer to the procedure in this section. Remove the five lower engine front cover bolts and the lower engine front cover (6019). NOTE: Make a note of the location of the one water pump stud/bolt for ease of installation. Remove the six water pump bolts. Remove the water pump. Installation NOTE: Ensure the mating surfaces between the water pump and the cylinder block (6010) are cleaned of any sealant material. Install a continuous 2.0-3.0mm (0.079-0.118 inch) wide bead of Gasket Maker E2AZ-19562-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A5, on the water pump and position the water pump on the cylinder block. NOTE: Refer to the note made during removal for the location of the stud/bolt. Install the six water pump bolts. Tighten the water pump bolts to 16-21 Nm (12-15 lb-ft). Position the water pump pulley on the water pump and install the four water pump pulley bolts. Use Strap Wrench D85L-6000-A or equivalent to hold the water pump pulley, and tighten the four water pump pulley bolts to 16-21 Nm (12-15 lb-ft). Install the lower engine front cover and the five lower engine front cover bolts. Tighten the five lower engine front cover bolts to 3-5 Nm (27-44 lb-in). Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to the procedure in this section. Lower the vehicle. Install and adjust the generator drive belt, water pump and power steering pump drive belt, and the A/C compressor drive belt (if equipped). Refer to Section 03-05 for the installation and adjustment procedures. Connect the battery ground cable. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03 for the procedure. Start the engine (6007) and check for leaks.

Need to know engine size but usually water pump is directly connected to the lower rad hose. Moe