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Water Pumps
Water pumps are used in different industrial and home applications to facilitate the movement of water from its source to a desired location. Some of the commonly used water pumps include hydraulic ram and pitcher pump.
2,365 Questions
What are the benefits of using water treatment?
Would you drink a glass of water that was brown or green with little creatures swimming in it? Water treatment includes taste & order control as well as making it bacteria free and clear and filters remove the mystery materials. (iron, flock, sediment)
How do you remove water pump 1999 mercury cougar v-6?
The water pump runs on the timing belt. You have to take the timing cover off, remove the belt and then remove the water pump. If you reuse the timing belt, mark the belt with a spot of paint at the camshaft and crankshaft so that you can replace it and have the engine in time. If you need to replace the belt, make sure the engine is at top dead center on the timing mark before you remove the belt.
How do you tell if the water pump on 97 Chrysler LHS is not working?
1. Most, if not all, water pumps have a 'weep' hole that allows water to leak out when the shaft bearing becomes worn. This hole is generally located at the top of the water pump where the shaft passes out to the fan. If water is leaking out then replace the water pump. 2. A definite loud squealing coming directly from the water pump shaft area is an 'indicator' that the pump is going bad. The squealing is caused by the rotating shaft creating friction against the shaft bearing - something that should not be occuring. If you are just using water in your system then you may be able to prolong the life of the pump by adding the correct amount of anti-freeze. 3. The water pump has vanes (fins) that move the water in the desired direction. I have seen them corroded away - not a common occurance. You can remove the radiator cap on a COLD engine and then start the engine (make sure the removed cap will not become a missle by dropping to the fan). When the engine warms to operating temperature the water thermostat will open permitting the moderate flow of water from the engine and through the radiator. Usually you can see this flow past the radiator cap hole. If the hole is to the side of the radiator you may not see the flow but will be able to feel the warmer, and soon to be hot, water by briefly touching the outside of the radiator tank. (Keep hands and other objects away from the fan!!!) If the flow is not visibly pronounced it may be a sign of worn/corroded vanes. The only real way of telling for sure is to remove the water pump and look. Again, this is not a common occurance. 4. An over-heating engine may be caused by a stuck water thermostat or even an old (usually lower) radiator hose that is collapsing. Some of these hoses come with a spiral of metal, that looks like a spring, that runs along the inside to prvent the collapse.
How do you change a water pump on 1999 grand Cherokee with 4.0 6 cylinder?
if it is like a 97 there are just 2 hoses and 3 bolts to remove. if you are replacing the pulley with a new one dont worry about removing the old pulley. if you are trying to use the old pulley i'd be very carefull on how you try to remove it. It is a plastic pulley with a aluminum hub and the grip ring that the puller fits in breaks off very easily. I would suggest having a dealer shop remove it for you but i'd bet you would want to replace it anyway due to heat weakening the plastic and it breaking on you going down the road like mine did.
just use the holes in the pulley to slip your socket through and remove the 3 bolts and it pops right off. good luck with it hope this has helped
How hard is it to change a water pump on a 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
not incredably hard but you need to know what you are doing. lossen the fan shrouad, take the fan out and the fan shrouad ,take the belt of, drain the radiator unless you want fluid every where, take out the bolts after the hose is off. carefully take the water pump off. scrape the old gasket off of the motor and then start reversing the process. put the new gasket on and then the pump ,then the hose, then the belt ,then the fan and the fan shrouad, fill it up with coolant and watch for leaks. o and don't forget to use some kind of water proof silicone on the new water pump seal. good luck.
And don't forget to go to Autozone to get a water pump nut puller, you will need it to get the fan off of the pump and back on the new one. You can then return the puller back to Autozone to get a full refund.
Why does coolant boil out of radiator?
When the water runs out of the radiator, it either means that the radiator is cracked, which means that its building steam inside your radiator. building the steam inside your radiator raises the temperature of your engine causing it to overheat and steam up on you.
Depending upon where the water is coming from, the solution could be as simple as tightening or replacing the radiator cap, or tightening or replacing the drain plug,or tightening hose clamps. Check those things before proceeding.
How do you replace the water pump in a 1995 VW golf?
Best first step is to purchase an after market repair manual. $20, They have step by step instructions with pictures. I have done this and the bolts holding the pump on, snapped off leaving the broken pieces sticking out of the block. Fortunately, my neighbour has acetylene torches and I was able, after removing coolant in block with shop vac, to heat the area around broken bolts enough to remove them.
OR take it to a shop, get them to give you a price, and let them have headaches.
alright this is relatively simple. and can be done with basic tools
remove the 4 screws holding the pully onto the water pump
then removed the serp belt by loosening the idle pully and then turning the adjustor
there are 4 screws around where the pully was mounted and 2 more that are attached to a bracket that the PS pump attaches to
after you have removed all 6 screws unclamp the hose leading to the firewall from the top of the pump, (follow the metal tube and youll find the hose) and unclamp the lower radiator hose from the pump.
now you just have to snake the pump out and unscrew the metal tube from the top and move it over to the new pump
installation is reverse except put the pully back on the pump before you put the belt back on. after the belt is back on then you have to tighten the bolts on the pully
How do you replace the water pump on a 1989 Plymouth Voyager?
1. Diconnect the negative battery cable 2.Drain the cooling system 3.disconnect the hoses at the pump 4.remove the drive belts 5.remove the power steering pump bracket. 6.remove the shroud and fan 7.unbolt and remove the pump. TO INSTALL 9.clean the mating surfaces thoroughly 10.using a new gasket, install the pump and tighten bolts to 13 ft. lbs. 11.reinstall all componets in reverse order. 12.after complete operate the engine with heater control valve in heat position until the thermostat opens to purge any air in system check coolant level and fill as required.
usually coolant leaks come from bad gaskets... or a bad water pump.. i would say drain the system and run water through the radiator (do NOT drive with water in the radiator, your engine will surely overheat!) and see if you can spot where the coolant is coming from... if it is coming from the engine block then you might have bad gaskets.. if not then it's the water pump.
How does a jet pump work in a water well?
The most basic jet pump has a round pump chamber containing an impeller. The outlet to the well is large and the outlet to pressure tank is small. When the pump is primed and switched on it will suck water in and expel it at a higher rate. They are very susceptible to air leaks -every connection MUST be airtight.
Why are variable frequency drives used for secondary chilled water pumps?
In a chilled water system, the chillers are happiest with a constant-volume flow. In a primary-secondary loop system, the chiller has a primary pump that is constant-speed. If that were the only pump, and it circulated chilled water through the chiller and the load (air handler, etc.), imagine what would happen as the temperature setpoint was reached. The control valve starts to close, reducing the flow. This deadheads the pump, which is bad in itself, but it also reduces flow through the chiller. The chiller could be damaged, or it would trip on a low flow safety, or at the very least it operates poorly, or inefficiently. You could change the control valve to a three-way diverting valve. Now instead of closing, upon reaching setpoint the valve diverts some of the flow, bypassing the load, and recirculates it back to the chiller. This maintains full flow through the system, but it wastes energy because you are always pumping full-load flow even in the dead of winter when you may only need a fraction of the system's capacity. What if there was a way to maintain a constant flow through the chiller, yet only supply just the needed flow to the building? Well, let's change the control valve(s) back to standard 2-way, and add a secondary pump with VFD. We will also need a pressure sensor on the secondary loop. We add a bypass pipe between the two pumps. Can you visualize the piping? Water leaves the primary pump, goes through the chiller, heads out on the CHW supply line. Then it can either circulate through the bypass line and back to the pump (that's the primary loop), or keep on going out to the building, then back from the building, through the secondary pump, past the bypass line, and to the suction on the primary pump. The beauty of the primary-secondary system is we can reduce secondary flow to the building as the cooling load reduces. As the control valve(s) close, the pressure in the secondary loop rises. The pressure sensor detects this and slows the pump down to maintain a constant pressure. As less and less water flows from the chiller out to the building, more and more of the primary flow goes through the bypass pipe, maintaining constant GPM through the chiller. You save money several ways. It takes horsepower ($) to overcome pumping friction losses as you move all that water through the hundreds or even thousands of feet of building piping. Reducing the secondary flow saves energy. Two-way valves are cheaper, less complex, and easier (cheaper) to install. The chiller always operates at design flow, where it is more efficient. So, the VF drive is needed to allow the control system to vary the secondary pump GPM to maintain constant secondary loop pressure as the load requirements change.
What is the flow rate equation?
inside area of fluid conductor in centimeter square x velocity of fluid in centimeters per second/1000 = flow in litre per second simple formula: Q=a*v Q=Flow rate a=area of pipe v=velocity of fluid in the pipe
What is pump head calculation in HVAC?
This is the calculation for how much static pressure shall be created by the pump to flow the water in chiller loop or for the pump to flow the water for cooling tower cycle.
What are the type of pumps used for ballast and bilge?
Manual ballast water/bilge pumps are often diaphragm pumps with flapper valves. Large pumps are often positive displacement, centrifugal or moving cavity pumps depending on the amount of crud expected in the ballast.
How do you take the water pump out of a 97 grand am?
Instructions depend on the engine size...if this does not cover what you have please email me and I will send you the right engine size directions. 2.0L Engine # Disconnect the negative battery cable. # Properly drain the engine coolant into a clean container for reuse. # Remove the timing belt. # Unfasten and remove the timing belt rear protective covers. # Detach the hose from the water pump. # Unfasten the water pump attaching bolts, then remove the water pump and seal ring. Fig. 1: View of the water pump mounting and O-ring-2.0L engine
To install:
# Thoroughly clean and dry the mounting surfaces, bolts and bolt holes. # Using a new sealing ring, install the water pump to the engine and hand-tighten the retaining bolts. # Attach the hose to the water pump. # Fasten the timing belt rear protective covers, then install the timing belt and properly adjust the tension. # Tighten the water pump bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm). # Install the timing belt cover and related parts. # Connect the negative battery cable. # Fill cooling system and check for leaks. Start the engine and allow to come to normal operating temperature. Recheck for leaks and top-off the coolant. 2.3L Engine
See Figure 2 # Disconnect the negative battery cable # Detach the oxygen sensor connector. # Properly drain the engine coolant into a suitable container. Remove the heater hose from the thermostat housing for more complete coolant drain. # Remove upper and lower exhaust manifold heat shields. # Remove the bolt that attaches the exhaust manifold brace to the manifold. # Break loose the manifold to exhaust pipe spring loaded bolts using a 13mm box wrench. # Raise and safely support the vehicle. It is necessary to relieve the spring pressure from 1 bolt prior to removing the second bolt. If the spring pressure is not relieved, it will cause the exhaust pipe to twist and bind up the bolt as it is removed. # Remove the manifold to exhaust pipe bolts from the exhaust pipe flange as follows: ## Unscrew either bolt clockwise 4 turns. ## Remove the other bolt. ## Remove the first bolt. # Pull down and back on the exhaust pipe to disengage it from the exhaust manifold bolts. # Remove the radiator outlet pipe from the oil pan and transaxle. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the exhaust manifold brace. Leave the lower radiator hose attached and pull down on the outlet pipe to remove it from the water pump. # Carefully lower the vehicle. # Remove the exhaust manifold, seals and gaskets. # Loosen and reposition the rear engine mount and bracket for clearance, as required. # Remove the water pump mounting bolts and nuts. Remove the water pump and cover assembly, then separate the two pieces. Fig. 2: View of the water (coolant) pump mounting-1994 2.3L engine shown
To install:
# Thoroughly clean and dry all mounting surfaces, bolts and bolt holes. Using a new gasket, install the water pump to the cover and tighten the bolts finger-tight. # Lubricate the splines of the water pump with clean grease and install the assembly to the engine using new gaskets. Install the mounting bolts and nuts finger-tight. # Lubricate the radiator outlet pipe O-ring with antifreeze and install to the water pump with the bolts finger-tight. # With all gaps closed, tighten the bolts, in the following sequence, to the proper values: ## Pump assembly-to-chain housing nuts-19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm). ## Pump cover-to-pump assembly-106 inch lbs. (12 Nm). ## Cover-to-block, bottom bolt first-19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm). ## Radiator outlet pipe assembly to pump cover-125 inch lbs. (14 Nm). # Install the exhaust manifold. # Raise and safely support the vehicle. # Install the exhaust pipe flange bolts evenly and gradually to avoid binding. # Connect the radiator outlet pipe to the transaxle and oil pan. Install the exhaust manifold brace, if removed. Lower the vehicle. # Fasten the bolt that attaches the exhaust manifold brace to the manifold. # Install the heat shields. # Attach the oxygen sensor connector. # Fill the radiator with coolant until it comes out the heater hose outlet at the thermostat housing. Then connect the heater hose. Leave the radiator cap off. # Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine. Run the vehicle until the thermostat opens, fill the radiator and recovery tank to their proper levels, then turn the engine off. # Once the vehicle has cooled, recheck the coolant level. 2.4L Engine
See Figure 3 # Disconnect the negative battery cable. # Drain and recycle the engine coolant. Fig. 3: Exploded view of the water pump and mounting on the engine-2.4L engine
# Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring. # Remove the upper exhaust manifold heat shield. # Raise and safely support the front end of the vehicle securely on jackstands. # Remove the exhaust manifold brace bolt. # Unbolt and remove the lower exhaust manifold heat shield. # Break loose the manifold-to-exhaust pipe spring loaded nuts. # Unbolt the radiator outlet pipe assembly from the water pump cover. # Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the manifold. # Pull down and back on the exhaust pipe to disengage it from the exhaust manifold bolts. Do not rotate the flex coupling more than 4°. this could damage the component. # Separate the radiator outlet pipe from the oil pan and transaxle. ## On manual transaxle, remove the exhaust manifold brace. # Next, leave the lower radiator hose attached and pull down on the outlet pipe to detach it from the water pump. Allow the outlet pipe to hang. # Lower the vehicle. # Remove the exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head nuts. # Extract the manifold, seals and gaskets. # Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to the procedure later on in this section. # Remove the timing chain tensioner. Refer to Timing Chain removal later in this section. # Unbolt the water pump from the cylinder block. # Extract the pump assembly-to-timing chain housing nuts. # Remove the water pump and cover assembly. # Separate the pump from the cover. # Clean all mating surfaces of gaskets and sealant materials. To install:
Prior to installing the water pump, read the entire procedure. Pay special attention to the tightening sequence to avoid component damage and ensure a proper seal. # Attach the water pump to the cover and hand-tighten the components. # Lubricate the splines of the water pump drive with chassis grease or equivalent, then install the pump and cover assembly. Hand tighten the cover-to-block bolts. # Install the pump-to-chain housing nuts and hand-tighten. # Lubricate the O-ring on the radiator outlet pipe with an anti-freeze solution and slide the pipe into the water pump cover, install and hand-tighten the bolts. # With the specified gaps, tighten in sequence as follows: ## Pump assembly-to-chain housing nuts ## Pump cover-to-pump assembly ## Cover-to-block, bottom bolt first ## Radiator outlet pipe assembly-to-cover # Install the exhaust manifold using new gaskets. # Install the manifold-to-cylinder head nuts, follow the tightening sequence and tighten to specifications. # Raise and support the front of the vehicle. # Index the exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe flange bolts. ## Turn bolt bolts in evenly to avoid cocking the exhaust pipe and binding the bolts. Turn the bolts in until they are fully seated. # Install and secure the radiator outlet pipe to the transaxle and oil pan. On manual transaxles, install the exhaust manifold brace. # Install the timing chain tensioner and chain cover. # Attach the lower heat shield. # Lower the vehicle. # Attach the exhaust manifold brace. Tighten the manifold-to-exhaust pipe nuts to specification. # Attach and secure the upper heat shield. # Connect the oxygen sensor wiring. # Fill the radiator with coolant water mixture until it reaches the heater hose coolant outlet, then install the hose and continue to fill. This will assist with the complete cylinder block fill. # Connect the negative battery cable. # Start the engine and top off the cooling system and check for leaks. 2.5L Engine
See Figures 4 and 5 # Disconnect the negative battery cable. # Properly drain the engine coolant into a suitable container. # Remove the drive belts. # If necessary for access, remove the alternator and A/C compressor. # Unfasten the water pump front cover assembly mounting bolts, then remove the water pump front cover assembly. Fig. 4: View of the water pump mounting-2.5L engine
To install:
# If installing a new pump, transfer the water pump pulley to the new pump using installer tool J25034-B, J29785-A or equivalent. Fig. 5: If installing a new water pump, transfer the pulley from the old pump using the proper tool
# Thoroughly clean and dry the mounting surfaces, bolts and bolt holes. Place a 1/8 inch (3mm) bead of RTV sealant on the pump's sealing surface. # Install the pump to the engine, coating the bolt threads with sealant as they are installed. Tighten the bolts to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm). # If removed, install the alternator and/or air conditioning compressor. # Install and adjust the drive belts. Refer to . # Connect the negative battery cable. # Fill cooling system and check for leaks. Start the engine and allow to come to normal operating temperature. Recheck for leaks. Top off coolant level if necessary. 3.0L Engine
See Figure 6 # Disconnect the negative battery cable. # Properly drain the cooling system into a suitable container. # Remove the drive belt. # Detach the coolant hoses at the water pump. # Unfasten the water pump pulley bolts (the long bolt can be removed through the access hole in the body side rail), then remove the pulley. # Unfasten the water pump mounting bolts, then remove the pulley. # Thoroughly clean and dry all gasket mating surfaces. To install:
Fig. 6: Water pump mounting and bolt tightening specifications-3.0L engine shown
# Using a new gasket, install the water pump on the engine. Tighten the mounting bolts to the specifications. # Install the water pump pulley, then tighten the retaining bolts to 10 ft. lbs. (13 Nm). # Attach the coolant hoses to the pump. # Install the drive belt. # Fill the cooling system to the proper level with the correct type of coolant. # Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine. Let the engine run until it reaches normal operating temperature, then check for leaks and coolant level. Add coolant, if necessary, then turn the engine off. 3.1L Engine
See Figure 7 # Disconnect the negative battery cable. # Properly drain the cooling system into a suitable container. # Loosen, but do not remove, the water pump pulley bolts. # Remove the serpentine belt. # Unfasten the water pump pulley bolts, then remove the pulley. # Remove the five water pump mounting bolts, then remove the water pump. To install:
Fig. 7: View of the water pump mounting-3.1L engine shown
# Clean all the gasket surfaces completely. # Apply a thin bead of sealer around the outside edge of the water pump along the gasket sealing area, then install the gasket onto the water pump. # Position the water pump on the engine, then tighten the water pump mounting bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm). # Install the water pump pulley and finger-tighten the pulley bolts. # Install the serpentine belt. # Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). # Fill the cooling system. # Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine. Let the engine run until it reaches normal operating temperature, then check for leaks and coolant level. Add coolant, if necessary, then turn the engine off. 3.3L Engine
See Figure 8 # Disconnect the negative battery cable. # Properly drain the engine coolant into a suitable container. # Support the engine using J 28467-A or equivalent engine support fixture. # Remove the right engine mount. # Loosen, but do not remove, the water pump pulley bolts. # Remove the serpentine belt. # Unfasten and remove the idler pulley, then remove the engine brace. # Unfasten the water pump pulley bolts and remove the pump with the pulley attached. Separate the pump from the pulley. # Thoroughly clean and dry the mounting surfaces, bolts and bolt holes. Fig. 8: View of the water pump mounting and bolt tightening specifications
To install:
# Attach the water pump to the pulley, tighten the pump-to-pulley bolts to 10 ft. lbs. (13 Nm), then install as an assembly. Install and hand-tighten the pulley bolts. # Install the engine brace and idler pulley. # Install the serpentine belt. # Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm). # Install the right engine mount. # Remove the engine support fixture. # Fill the system with coolant. # Connect the negative battery cable, run the vehicle until the thermostat opens, fill the radiator and recovery tank to the correct level. # Turn the engine off. Once the vehicle has cooled, recheck the coolant level and add if necessary.
How can you tell if your water pump bad?
besides making a sqeeling noise , or leaking from the weep hole , you can wait until the thermostat is open ( top radiator hose will be HOT ) and squeeze the top radiator hose , when you stop squeezing the hose if there is no surge of coolant flowing through the hose then your water pump is not actually circulating your coolant and has a bad impeller inside the water pump
How do you install a water pump on a 1992 Mercury Cougar?
Show how to change water pump on 1993 Mercury Cougar
First of all this is a royal pain.
You cannot remove the fan shroud without removing the fan clutch, so, remove the fan clutch and fan shroud. You will have to remove the four bolts holding the fan clutch while reaching under the shroud. If you have lost the sticker that shows how to run the serpentine belt, now would be a good time to draw yourself a diagram, or take a picture. Now you will see that there is a bracket that goes from the front of the power steering pump to the right side of the water pump, there is no way around this that I could find, go buy or borrow a pulley pulling kit (If there is an autozone near you, they will loan you one if you leave a deposit equal to the price, in my case $35 bucks, when you take it back unharmed, you get all your money back including tax)
Pull the steering wheel pump pulley, and it will reveal 2 bolts holding the bracket. Now remove the serpentine belt and unbolt the water pump. It has about 8 bolts, and thanks to the Ford engineering geniuses, they are almost all different sizes, ranging from 13mm to 19mm, you will need deep sockets because a couple of these are nuts on studs. Remove the power steering bracket, then the hoses (one on the bottom, two on the top) and then the water pump. scrape clean the engine side of all the old bits of gasket. put a light film of form a gasket, or some such silicone stuff to hold the new gasket onto the new pump (pump side only, the gasket by itself should seal on the engine side, don't over do it). put the new pump on and replace the bolts (alternate so that you tighten them evenly. Put back everything you took off. Now would be a good time to replace hoses and the belt if they are at all worn. Now curse the ford engineers one last time, and you are done.
What size metric or standard tools are needed to remove a water pump in a 1998 Chevy S10?
well get out your tools and keep trying sizes until on works
How do you replace the water pump on a 1993 Mercury Topaz?
all that you have to do is to locate the fan you take the bolts out of the fan take the fan out. then you will be able to unbolt the water pump it should have 8 to 10 bolts in it . when you get the bolts out you may have to pry the pump loose because it is being held to the block with a sealer. take a screwdriver and gently pry it loose be very very careful not to gouge the block. then you put a sealer like permatex on the pump be sure to form a complete gasket. then put the bolts back in be sure to tighten them up firmly. replace the fan and you are ready to go.
AnswerIt is located near the firewall at the back, bottom of the engine, put it up on blocks and get at it from below. Make sure you flush the coolant and checkk the timing belt while you are in there. Any cracks and you should redo it. Actually anything over 100,000 kms and you should do it any way. Allow about 3 hours, very tricky but easy. Water Pumps AnswerWhat was left out of that answer is that you need to disconnect the battery and THEN drain the coolant. Then you remove the serpentine belt from the pump's pulley and then remove the hoses from the pump. Remove the bolts holding the pump in place and then remove the gasket and any remaining residue from the gasket from around the block...be THORTOUG here, as any pieces of the gasket getting into the engine block can cause you problems later that you don't want to deal with. Re-install the pump in the exact opposite manner as removal, using a new o-ring in the pressure fitting on the hose, and tighten all bolts accordingly. You should be good for another 100,000 miles now!Well, how about we know the engine first.. say 4cyl, 2.3L car has to be on jack stands, 2 bolts from the bottom, plus the tensioner, 1 bolt from the top, have to have small hands, long extension socket, check your manual or fix it book. Good luck
How do you replace the water pump on a 1990 Pontiac Le Mans?
Hey Connie==Get a manual from a parts store on your car and it will tell you how. You may need to get a manual from MOTORLIT.COM. Good luck Joe
First buy a new thermostat, water pump and timing belt. Unsnap timing belt cover and remove top outside portion. Take off top belt pulley which is actually the power steering pump pulley. Note aligning mark on top timing belt pulley which matches a notch in the back of the timing belt cover. Also notice the bottom belt pulley has a notch which aligns with a protruding point on the belt cover next to the bolt where the back cover is attached. Remove the bottom belt pulley (not for the timing belt but the accessories) Try to align the top timing belt pulley which will align the notch on the accessory pulley before removing the pulley. Once the top pulley is removed you can remove the timing belt being careful to not move either base where the pulleys were attached which would mess up the timing. Remove the power steering pump (turn small nut on end of pipe into pump housing) and remove hose from other pump line. Now you can move the cover enough to remove the water line housing containing the thermostat. This should be replaced now since it is so much trouble to replace separately that everything should be done at the same time. The thermostat gasket has a slot to fit over both sides of the metal flange. The water pump is held by 3 Allen wrench bolts (metric good luck) and is also the timing belt tensioner. Install new pump and timing belt making sure marks and notches are correct and belt is tight enough using the turning of the water pump. Reassemble everything else.
there are a few ways to do this first look for a bleeder screw if one is found, run your engine open the screw until the air is forced out and u see a steady flow of coolant coming out ('''BE CAREFULL THE COOLANT WILL BE HOT''') If no bleeding screw is found try running the engine with the radiator cap off '''once again be CAREFULL with the HOT coolant'''.
How do you replace the water pump on a 1999 gmc Yukon?
need to know how to take fan off a 97 GMC 1500 truck to replace water pump
I've done this before it's not to tough! Start by removing the plastic fan grad between the engine and radiator. Drain coolant from the radiator, about 2 to 3 gallons, and keep it contained for possible reuse. Note it is a good idea to put some cardboard on the radiator to protect it from damage by wrenches falling, a pizza box unfolded flat works good. Remove the fan blade by using a big crescent wrench to grab that large hex nut between the fan blade and the water pump; hold on tightly to the fan belt on the pulley of the water pump as you jerk your wrench handle. One spin the fan off. Remove your fan belt- But 1st draw a diagram of the fan belt and how it connects to all the pulleys on the engine so you can put it back on. Unbolt the pulley wheel from the water pump. Put a bucket or pan under the water pump to catch more before you loosen all the bolts that hold it on the block. Once drained and unbolted remove the old pump. Scrape the engine clean at the 2 ports the pump bolts to. Use new gaskets and RTV Silicone glue on both faces of the gaskets. Bolt the new pump on your engine and reassemble all the rest in reverse order. Be sure to get the coolant level back up to Parr and before you go driving dabble check everything and let the engine idle for 10 minuets to check for leaks. Be safe and I hope this did the trick for you!
How do you know if the water pump is bad on a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am?
On the dash board display you will see a red light in the form of a downward arrow pointing to water. Eventually the car will overheat if not serviced immediately. Careful though. Most auto repair shops will try to con you into purchasing a new timing chain with tensioners which can be very costly. Timing belts or chains are not always worn to the point of replacement. On mine, the belt would squeal when I first started the engine. Oh yea, that puddle of coolant under the water pump was a clue also.
How do you replace the water pump and where is it located on a 1998 Plymouth Neon 2.0L dohc?
The water pump is timing belt driven. You should buy or borrow a service manual, as this is a very intensive repair.
