If I remember correctly you will need to remove the timing belt to replace this water pump. This is a very labor intensive job. You should replace the timing belt, tensioner pulley, camshaft seal, and crankshaft seal while you have the car apart and access is easy.
how do you remove the water pump in a 2002 ford escort
how hard is it to replace a water pump on a 1998 chevy venture van?
behind the timing cover
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There is bolts unscrew them and the replace again
Remove the belt from your 1998 Chevy 1500 water pump. Remove the water pump return hose. Remove the water pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new water pump.
take it to a mechanic
No, just replace it.No, just replace it.
An Escort water pump is located under the timing cover and is driven by the timing belt. Jack up the right front corner of the vehicle, remove the following: RF wheel, front motor mount, serpentine belt, belt tensioner crankshaft pulley, timing cover, and timing belt, to gain access to and replace the water pump. It is recommennded that you install a new timing belt when you replace the water pump.
An Escort water pump is located under the timing cover and is driven by the timing belt. Jack up the right front corner of the vehicle, remove the following: RF wheel, front motor mount, serpentine belt, belt tensioner crankshaft pulley, timing cover, and timing belt, to gain access to and replace the water pump. It is recommennded that you install a new timing belt when you replace the water pump.
An Escort water pump is located under the timing cover and is driven by the timing belt. Jack up the right front corner of the vehicle, remove the following: RF wheel, front motor mount, serpentine belt, belt tensioner crankshaft pulley, timing cover, and timing belt, to gain access to and replace the water pump. It is recommennded that you install a new timing belt when you replace the water pump.
An Escort water pump is located under the timing cover and is driven by the timing belt. Jack up the right front corner of the vehicle, remove the following: RF wheel, front motor mount, serpentine belt, belt tensioner crankshaft pulley, timing cover, and timing belt, to gain access to and replace the water pump. It is recommennded that you install a new timing belt when you replace the water pump.