go to advanced auto and buy the book for your sunfire its only like 14 dollars and i just changed one on my 1996 camaroe that book really helped me oh and make sure u mark the pumps before u pull them off so u remember where u put them back on
Off the water pump
Pay a mechanic to replace it
A 1996 Pontiac Sunfire uses Dexcool coolant. This should only be mixed with distilled water, never tap water. Replace the coolant every 2 years or as needed.
Take it out and put a new one in!
Is located in side right under manifold
Usually right above and in line with the crankshaft pulley
I have a 98 GT it was underneath yhe car just follow the water hose
Bad trunk lid gasket. The gasket may have come loose or got cut.
it's in the belt path and has sort of a snout behind the pulley. It's back near the tensioner.
The red water symbol is an indication that the water is overheating. The red battery symbol is a indication the charging system is not working.
I'd guess 4 hours of labor would about cover the job. It's worth it.
generally, if you know that the pump is bad or failing, replace it. Repairing it is rarely an option. That's why there's a core charge on them. They are returned for factory refurbishment.