Welcome back. Long time fan. Even before I knew you had a TH-cam channel, I remember you from the Saturn forum... you actually were my hero when I bought my first used Saturn. Love the videos. Keep them coming. Stay healthy my friend!
Richpin is the man. I bought a $600 Saturn 170k miles back in 2008... his videos kept that Saturn alive for 5 years until the piston rings wore out. He helped make that car the best vehicle investment I’ve made in my life.
Well this certainly shows me how to change one out, but you're gonna have to post a motivation video to go with his one because it looks like its pretty frustrating for someone who's never done it lol
I dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!
Sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. Always worth giving it a try before taking off the serp. Just crack the bolts loose, nothing more than that. Kinda like cracking the lugnuts loose on a wheel before jacking it up. Just 1/4 turn, no more.
How long did this whole process take you. I bought a new idler and tensioner as well. Figured since I was down there might as well replace everything that rotates so I didn't have to do it down the road.
Hey Rich. I never heard back from you? I've been waiting for your reply to getter done. I was taking about using the old EVO solenoid, and puting on the one the new pump? Is that possible? And same with the old Reservoir? Do they have a filter inside them?
I did allot to my 2007 Focus this year and I'm going to handle this next, the only suggestion would be to use silicon grease on the oring rather then coolant. That is what I use on all orings with zero issues.
Smashing repair rich :-D Those bolts were an odd size, between 14 to 15mm, i can't see it being imperial as modern cars are metric as far as i know. Also don't forget to tighten the radiator tap ha ha , i bet someone has made that mistake lol.
On a car like that what the water pump in the area that is in I remove the front motor mount injector engine up so that it brings that pulley up further when you can really get to it
@@curiosity2314 It’s optional. I had enough room to get all of the bolts out without removing the engine mount or the headlight, but now I still can’t get the water pump to come out. 🤷🏻♂️
@@scooterp7009 What is it stuck to the engine? Should be able t knock on it with something. I know there is not much room but it should come out fine. I had one of the online electronic manuals at one time and they suggested taking out the motor mount.
@@curiosity2314 I might take the motor mount out next to get more room to access it. But I have been hitting it on the side with a hammer and pulling it back-and-forth with large channel locks and it won’t budge.
You should use an ODB-II reader to check coolant temperature. The gauge on the dashboard is rigged, and the numbers on that gauge do not correlate to reality at all. It moves in 5 discreet steps as the car warms up. You can see with the ODB readout that these steps correlate to the temperatures of 41,42,43,44,45 C. By this time it is in the middle of the gauge ("running temperature") then it does not move at all between 45C and over 100C. It's just rigged like that to keep the driver happy. If your car is running too cold due to a stuck thermostat, the dashboard gauge will never tell you. I assume that if you actually start to overheat, it will tell you that... I've not had that problem luckily.
The water pump on this model is driven by the accessory belt , also known as the serpentine belt. I believe the newer Focus models are driven by the timing belt. But if this were driven by the timing belt, I would most definitely agree.
Thank you 🙏 for the valuable step-by-step water pump installation information I plan on changing mine out on my 2007 Ford focus now I know how 👍🏼
Welcome back. Long time fan. Even before I knew you had a TH-cam channel, I remember you from the Saturn forum... you actually were my hero when I bought my first used Saturn. Love the videos. Keep them coming. Stay healthy my friend!
Thank you for staying with me all these years.
Richpin is the man. I bought a $600 Saturn 170k miles back in 2008... his videos kept that Saturn alive for 5 years until the piston rings wore out. He helped make that car the best vehicle investment I’ve made in my life.
It was fun working on the Saturn.
Natural teacher..wowww...makes it look easy
Well this certainly shows me how to change one out, but you're gonna have to post a motivation video to go with his one because it looks like its pretty frustrating for someone who's never done it lol
I dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!
Terrific video. Next time, you can loosen the water pump bolts with the belt still on.
Sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. Always worth giving it a try before taking off the serp. Just crack the bolts loose, nothing more than that. Kinda like cracking the lugnuts loose on a wheel before jacking it up. Just 1/4 turn, no more.
So what do you do when you get all the bolts out but cannot budge the old water pump???
Yank harder lol
How long did this whole process take you. I bought a new idler and tensioner as well. Figured since I was down there might as well replace everything that rotates so I didn't have to do it down the road.
Hey Rich. I never heard back from you? I've been waiting for your reply to getter done. I was taking about using the old EVO solenoid, and puting on the one the new pump? Is that possible? And same with the old Reservoir? Do they have a filter inside them?
Ah yes, richpin is back :)
Yes i am back, i haven,t been able to do things like in the past as you are well aware.
I did allot to my 2007 Focus this year and I'm going to handle this next, the only suggestion would be to use silicon grease on the oring rather then coolant. That is what I use on all orings with zero issues.
been waiting for quagmire to make an entrance
What size was the ratchet wrench to remove the pulley hub bolts?
It was a 10mm
Exelent work by richpin good jop dont stop doing this nice vedios well don
Thank you, I will
Smashing repair rich :-D
Those bolts were an odd size, between 14 to 15mm, i can't see it being imperial as modern cars are metric as far as i know.
Also don't forget to tighten the radiator tap ha ha , i bet someone has made that mistake lol.
I think the boss on that tensioner might be worn down from age.
@@RichpinTv I know the feeling ha ha :-D
So you are not happy with the tension of the drive belt then, not a stretched or worn belt?
Nice. Pls do an alternator replacement vid
Thank You for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for this useful video and be well!
Thank you....will do
Thank you sir verry helpful
Happy to help
I have a ses that might require and I have what is needed for this service.
On a car like that what the water pump in the area that is in I remove the front motor mount injector engine up so that it brings that pulley up further when you can really get to it
There was word you were real sick on a Saturn forum. Hope all is well!
All is well,the only thing i am sick of is staying home so much.
@@RichpinTv didn’t you have a Saturn video where you changed out the horn for a Cadillac horn? Do you still have it? It’s not on TH-cam anymore.
rich can you please put a link for the rubber strap wrench thanks
They sell those things all over the place. I just picked up a set of passable ones at Harbor Freight for like $6 a couple months ago.
@@OneTrueCat thank you
@@joehyundaitech7961 happy to help. 💜
How many miles on it when u change the water pump
I think it had 140,000 miles
You did not have to remove the engine mount ?
Not to replace the water pump.
@@RichpinTv Interesting I had thought it was required, thanks..
@@curiosity2314
It’s optional. I had enough room to get all of the bolts out without removing the engine mount or the headlight, but now I still can’t get the water pump to come out. 🤷🏻♂️
@@scooterp7009 What is it stuck to the engine? Should be able t knock on it with something. I know there is not much room but it should come out fine. I had one of the online electronic manuals at one time and they suggested taking out the motor mount.
@@curiosity2314
I might take the motor mount out next to get more room to access it. But I have been hitting it on the side with a hammer and pulling it back-and-forth with large channel locks and it won’t budge.
Just leave the belt on and undo the bolts first.😊
Thanks Peter griffin
Hey Rich one of these days you should say paaaahk the caaah in haaaahvid yaaahd
Next video i will throw that in for good measure......haha
@@RichpinTv good, good...
Remove water pump, tow to the salvage yard.
Oh no, don' t tell me you replaced the trusty old Saturn with the Focus!
No No No but look for news on that subject hopefully soon
You should use an ODB-II reader to check coolant temperature. The gauge on the dashboard is rigged, and the numbers on that gauge do not correlate to reality at all.
It moves in 5 discreet steps as the car warms up. You can see with the ODB readout that these steps correlate to the temperatures of 41,42,43,44,45 C. By this time it is in the middle of the gauge ("running temperature") then it does not move at all between 45C and over 100C. It's just rigged like that to keep the driver happy.
If your car is running too cold due to a stuck thermostat, the dashboard gauge will never tell you. I assume that if you actually start to overheat, it will tell you that... I've not had that problem luckily.
Thanks for the handy info
richpin the saturn GOD
customer needs an oil pan gasket as well
Менял у себя сегодня пришлось двигатель приподнять домкратом, не мог достать лонжерон мешал
Should change the timing belt to for peace of mind cause runs its belt driven.
The water pump on this model is driven by the accessory belt , also known as the serpentine belt. I believe the newer Focus models are driven by the timing belt. But if this were driven by the timing belt, I would most definitely agree.
Did you ever hear of a torque wrench? These pumps are very fragile!
Thank you for sharing this information.
My pleasure!