Hello fellow Buick LeSabre owner. A few year's ago I replaced the water pump on my 1994 LeSabre and I too encountered a few obsticals. After I figured out how to address these problems I was thjen able to install my new water pump. To assit other LeSabre owners, I posted the actual process on the web. See the attached link for my solution ("Deano/Illinois") and several other comments from other Buick LeSabre owners. The entire process will take you about three hours. Good Luck!
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_the_water_pump_without_removing_the_engine_mount_located_on_a_1995_Buick_LeSabre&updated=1&waNoAnsSet=2
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SOURCE: Water pump removal on a 1996 Buick Riviera (supercharged)
there are two bolts that hold the power steering pump in place that are accesable through the holes in the pulley. If you use a 6" extension and a 1/2" socket you can reach them. this will allow the pump to be removed and hang by the hoses and be out of the way. I was told also to inspect the cam sensor while it is apart because you have to remove the water pump in order to get to it.
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Too complicated to explain here...buy a Chiltons Manual at Auto Zone or NAPA $25...not too bad of a job but you should have a thorough knowledge of tools.
Good Luck
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