Not all the short bolts are the same length and not all waterpumps have the proper thickness tabs so I expect you have popped the back off one bolt well.
The part is out so you should be in good shape.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
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