It's not the AMC pump design, it's the person who previously installed the pump without putting anti-seize compound on the bolts. The V6 and V8 puick's were known for that on the top 2 1/4" bolts. I anti-seize most bolts even door hinge bolts. "Doc" _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.wps.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list or go to http://www.amc-list.com