Here is the procedure to do the job.
1 - Drain the cooling system until the coolant is below the level of the water pump.
2 - Remove the guard for the drive belt.
3 - Loosen the bolts for the water pump pulley (do not remove them yet).
4 - Remove the drive belt.
5 - Remove the bolts for the water pump pulley.
6 - Remove the water pump pulley.
7 - Remove the bolts for the water pump.
8 - Remove the water pump.
9 - Remove the water pump gasket.
10 - Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
Reverse the procedure to install the new pump, making sure you use a new gasket.
Refill the cooling system & check for leaks.
how hard is it to replace a water pump on a 1998 chevy venture van?
no- 1998-2000 Chevy Venture vans only have a relay for the fuel pump and no fuse.
The wiper motor on a 1998 Chevy Venture is up under the vents next to the windshield. It is bolted to the firewall.
To disconnect the coil springs on a 1998 Chevy Venture you first need to jack the vehicle up and release as much stress from the springs as possible. You may need to find a spring compressor to release the springs.
On a 98 venture the starter is located in front and just under radiator. Simple to reach and change. I learned the hard way.
There are two fuse boxes on a 1998 Chevy Venture. One is located under the dash on the driver's side, and the other is under the hood.
5w30 or 10w30
2 hours or about 180 bucks
I've got a better question, why is this question in the Chevy venture forum ?
what is the coil firing order on a 1998 chevy venture van with a 3400 engine?
R134a
Just had it done on my 1998 Venture - It cost about 900.00