Timing Belt on a Gen1

[Grommish]

What's the best way to go at this beast? My step-son is 2 hours away in a Gen1 with a bad water pump, so going to have to pull the timing belt to get to it.. I've got the AllData info, but his 'mechanic' (who I don't know) is saying he would need to pull the engine to do this. Is he hosing? Every other pully/timing situation I've dealt with (granted, on other cars) I've been able to go thru the Fender lining.. Is it the same here?

[91Protege]

No you do not need to pull the engine to change the waterpump and tbelt. Its done in the car. The engine mount on that side comes off and you raise/lower the engine to squeeze the pump out. Did mine a few months ago.