Replace Water Pump in Toyota Corolla 2008 - Leaking Coolant Overheating

Is your car Leaking coolant , overheating , or maybe blowing steam? You may have a failing water pump. In this video Josh walks you through the process, step by step, of removing and replacing the water pump in a 2008 Toyota Corolla. The steps he follows will generally apply to most modern vehicle.
STEPS:
-Lift car
-Drain fluid
-Remove belt
-Remove alternator
-Remove and replace water pump
-Same in reverse
TOOLS NEEDED:
-Jack & stands
-Pliers
-Flat screwdriver
-Drain pan
-Socket set (with extender)
-Breaker bar or pipe (fits over socket wrench)
-Funnel
-Flashlight
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[@shekharbattan7467]

This guy did excellent explaining the video in detail, right to the point. Stealership wanted bank to do this little stuff

[@arthurl.9985]

I would like to add, after refilling the coolant you need to run the engine with a bleed funnel to get the air out of the coolant system. Then after bleeding top up the over flow bottle.

[@Jacobs29ify]

You saved me a couple hundred $s, Dude! Very insightful and I appreciated the torque settings and fastener sizes. Thanks so much for this excellent video.

[@davidg5704]

Great video. Only thing I would do different is change the coolant. It's cheap plus it will lubricate the waterpump. You could reach drain knob from top. Especially with long arms. Use hydrometer and test old coolant or just replace with Zerex Asian coolant. Well done video though overall.

[@chaimaajnh7161]

You are one of the best describer of this process with a basic tools,thanks

[@mcorving]

Really well done video. Helped me out a lot. Thanks!!

[@I-sed-no]

Excellent video. Socket sizes and torque settings included. Thank you!

[@1atech]

Are you an automotive technician? You are excellent at demonstrating "how to".
Thank you for the video. My sister needs hers changed (03 Corolla 1.8L) with only 37k!

[@abrahamnoriega3344]

Very detailed way to explain it, Thanks!!!

[@neilfigueredo7041]

Really Appreciate the Video.

[@chacalruiz007]

Excellent Video! Thank you very much

[@daniellalonde7992]

Usefull video. Thanks!

[@mellowmanmace4346]

Very helpful video thank you

[@kevinroeser1091]

Great stuff, thanks!

[@neilfigueredo7041]

Thanks for the video !!! You do a nice job. !!!

[@suorento7k]

Great video

[@justinventrice4899]

Helpful but I found that removing the bottom radiator hose is more helpful because it minimizes the chance of air bubbles being trapped if your not gonna use a specific funnel, and just dump it back in like in the video. Also id change the thermostat if you haven’t while your in there. Removal of the alternator exposes all of the to the 10 mm bolts. Good video tho thanks

[@eldawhite687]

Should I replace my radiator if there is no leaks? My 2008 Corolla has 238 thousands miles with all original parts except serpentine belt and parks plugs.

[@andersonaugusto48]

muito bom

[@jptrustno1]

Dont worry bout warping or cracking the old water pump, its no good anyways. No need to be careful with it. And, the step of the other pulley being in the way of the last bolt was left out of the video.

[@deionduenas5201]

Can a bad water pump cause the AC to not work properly?

[@ytklyfe807]

I’m running into a problem I cant get the bottom bolts loose because my tools I only have a small ratchet 2 other ratchets but extension too long which won’t work a 10 mm wrench won’t work what length are those sockets ?

[@mazda3mike]

Dealership just quoted me $1300 for the water pump and the serpentine belt.

[@GDavis49]

That’s nuts

[@larrycortes4433]

Do you have any videos on Nissan Pathfinder how to flush power steering fluid brakes bleeding

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Larry Cortes afraid I don't have anything up on that right now! Coming soon!

[@bernardniesen8694]

What about the torque specifications for the alternator?

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Not sure. I do arm torque ;) snug with a 1/2” ratchet.

[@juliorubalcava95]

Crazy

[@itz_ur_boy_kevin6597]

I have a 2005 Corolla and the bottom of the car make a screach noise by the catalyst converter. Do you know the problem?

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Not sure without being there to hear it sorry. Catalytic converter's will make a screeching noise under acceleration when they are clogged tho!

[@NoOne-gx2wc]

What size were the bolts for the for the water pump

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Side? 10 mm wrench is what you need

[@NoOne-gx2wc]

Budget Mechanic Hawaii than you

[@drarum1]

Fantastic video! What kind of torque wrench is that? Looking for a recommendation because mine did not fit

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

It was an amazon one I believe. The 3/8” ones with low torque readings are the most useful for most people

[@jameshirt1395]

Can you please tell me the name of that gasket glue you used? Thanks!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

just a generic water pump or designated water-sealing rtv from a parts store. usually its blue. I know a lot of guys even use the black stuff designed for oil and they say it works fine

[@juliorubalcava95]

I think mine is leaking like gray

[@mbs5328]

I was taught that we're not supposed to spin the pulley on a new water pump.

[@arthurl.9985]

I would like to add, after refilling the coolant you need to run the engine with a bleed funnel to get the air out of the coolant system. Then after bleeding top up the over flow bottle.

[@arthurl.9985]

I would like to add, after refilling the coolant you need to run the engine with a bleed funnel to get the air out of the coolant system. Then after bleeding top up the over flow bottle.