[Grantlovessaab]

Good day
Water pump seized.Towed home.I want to replace the water pump all necessary pulleys, tensioner and belt.My question is,do I still need the special tool when replacing all these items at the same time. Is there anything else I may have forgotten?

 

[KaMiKaZi_t0M]

If by special tool you mean compressing the tensioner the answer is still yes unfortunately. I'm fortunate to have the special tool at the shop but I've seen people get creative in a pinch with a C clamp or something similar.