Has anyone ever removed the water pump housing? On my 2001 monte the bolt that holds the bypass hose in is stripped and I'd like to pull the housing off.

I need to do head gaskets so somehow I need to get the bypass hose off. I haven't started yet but I have previously changed the intake gaskets.

 

The housing for the water pump I believe is part of the timing chain cover. Honestly, you are best to drill/tap the spot for that screw in place.