Always replace water pump when you do your timing belt, your owners manual will specify intervals for this, but generally it is every 60,000-80,000km's. If you don't replace it it will bite you later.
see answer given on how to change water pump on 92 deville. Same car.
hi my car is leaking from the water pump so what can i do to stop leak ? and if i need to change the water pump would you guys tell me how can i change it?my car is 1997 Buick LeSabre v6 engine
Maybe the belt for the water pump is loose
Yes. Try to find another car in the junk yard that has the type of water pump you want to use and take all the pulleys and brackets from it.
Changing car parts has its challenges. It is not too hard to change the BMW 323i water pump, if a person has all the right tools, experience and time.
In a car the water pump circulates coolant through the engine and to the radiator.
Tuneup + water pump + timing belt change = $801
no but if you try to run the car with the water pump out you could overheat your engine
Get the correct water pump and clutch for your car. Loosen the alternator and remove the fan. Remove the bracelets, hoses and the retaining bolts. Remove the water pump and replace it with the new one.
"Change the waterpump when it starts dripping coolant out the weep hole or makes noise". - Scotty Kilmer
the water pump of a car is called 'la pompe à eau' in French.
You dont,you buy a new car it's a lot easier