The water pump is timing belt driven and if the timing is off even one tooth you will be paying about $4,000 to replace the WHOLE engine.
There is an access door in the trunk for the fuel pump. You can change it from there.
Get a bentley. Look it up.
Take it to a VW shop and let them deal with that monster.
You can change the water pump on your 2000 Mercedes E3 20 by first removing the water pump belt. Next remove the water lines. Remove the bolts that hold the water pump in place. The water pump will pull outward and can be removed. Reverse the process to install the new water pump.
The water pump on a 2001 VW Passat is replaced by removing the engine accessories, drive belt, draining the radiator, and removing the hoses. The pump is then unbolted and a new pump put into its place.
The water pump on a 2000 Mercedes S430 is changed by removing the engine accessories, belts, and draining the coolant. The pump can then be unbolted and a new pump put in place.
remove timing belt and cam gears and backing plate to access water pump
By taking it to a mechanic
s10 or full size ?
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Drain the water from your 2000 Ford F1 50 pickup truck cooling system. Remove the belt from your water pump. Remove the water return hose from the water pump. Remove the water pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new water pump.
Secure the water pump with the retaining bolts. Connect the water pump hose. Put the belt on to the water pump. Fill your cooling system with anti-freeze.