seems to be the trend with folks on youtube. first year or two is just finding their voice, flow, and confidence. his content's always been top notch and he's really hit his stride performance wise!
Thank you for doing this video. A shop was going to charge me $850.00 to replace my water pump, thermostat and serpentine belt. I live in an apartment. I do not have a garage and have minimal tools. For the price of $350.00. I changed my water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt and did a coolant flush. The $350.00 includes all the parts, silicone gasket maker, brake cleaner, thread sealer, gaskets, oil drain reservoir, torque wrench, serpentine belt wrench, socket drive extensions, Radiator cleaner, antifreeze, distilled water and a 20 inch pipe wrench! I saved $500.00! I gained some knowledge and tools in the process. Thank you sir!. Cheers from Texas!!! 2004/Jeep/Wrangler X...
The only thing I would change, would be getting the specific wrench to take off the fan. Using the pipe wrench worked well. Keep in mind the pipe wrench will leave marks on the nut. Thank you again, ChrisFix.
ChrisFix hey man, thanks for the videos. I have a question for you, is there a difference between the jeep in your video to a jeep commander 06? I have the same problem with the water pump. Thanks for your hel Chris.
Just a suggestion. To protect your radiator, cut a piece of cardboard that is the same size as the radiator and tape it in place to protect the cooling fins from damage. Simple and works great. Thanks again for sharing, your videos are very helpful.
Thanks for the comment! Made my day!!! Love it when my videos help people like this! Glad you tackled the job and got it done!!!! It's a good feeling right?
Here I am years later about to tackle this same job on my 05. Chris, you've been a life and money saver when it comes to keeping my old "doom buggy" running all these years. I've done so much work on it myself thanks to folks like you making the complex so simple. Thank you for all that you do, enjoy watching your vids. Edit: Also that pipe is called the inlet pipe. I'm replacing mine with this job as well because it's all rusty and crusty after nearly 20 years. Also using the opportunity to change my thermostat just to do a complete service on it and to make more room when working around and maybe avoid having to pull off that idler pulley. My philosophy if I'm making a mess spilling coolant, make a complete mess. 2nd edit: okay... i had to pull off the idler pulley anyway. It's true what they say about engineers and mechanics, it's a never-ending cycle of engineers coming up with the worst possible design choices to make a job impossible and a mechanic to defiantly work around it with all the tricks up their sleeve.
Great video! Saved me hundreds of dollars in labor. Started by trying to replace tensioner/idle pulley/Serpentine, but then found source of squeal when the release of tension from belt released pressure on water pump and started flow of fluid from pump bleader valve. Found this video, ordered the parts, and did my first major repair. The only advice I would give is to head his warning to loosen the 4 bolts on the radior fan pulley BEFORE you release the tension on the belt. If not, you'll spend a long time trying to release that 4th siezed bolt without having any solid counter-tension. Also note that some of the hoses on these older jeeps do not come off very easily. Before you cut them and replace, take a small/thin screwdriver and gently work it into the gap and it should release, if the hoses are not too far gone. Saved me from having to cut and replace. Again, great video!!!
Glad it helped. I did this for a friend and he didnt want anything except the waterpump and thermostat. I did suggest he didnt have to change the hoses because today's hoses will outlast the cars for the most part. Especially the larger ones that connect to the radiator. Thanks for the comment!
7 years after this video was made, I found it and it helped me and my daughter swap out our water pump saving us a bunch of money. Thanks Chris! Lifesaver...
man, this is probably the best "how to" video I've ever seen for a jeep. watched it the night before i changed my water pump and aside from a destroyed thermostat housing (%100 my fault) the project was a breeze.
Uh.. just in case someone was watching the video, thinking about changing a water pump, but wanting to learn from others' mistakes... WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG?!?
I love seeing some of the older videos of TH-camrs, it really shows the progress they've made with video editing and narration. I have been binge watching all your videos to try and absorb a bit of mechanical knowledge. You've been a HUGE help, thanks for doing this!
So, without much trouble, me and a buddy were able to do this whole process in the parking lot of AutoZone in under 3 hours. We ended up using liquid gasket on both the thermostat housing and new water pump (along with the new gaskets for both). I disconnected the battery to reset the code P0303 to see if it throws again. but so far everything looks good and, with the help of Chris and my buddy Caleb, we saved over $500 in shop costs. I think I only spent around $150. Thanks again.
Haha, you sound just like me. Sometimes it just happens to be one of those days/nights! I am glad the video helped. I started doing how to videos for exactly that reason! Thanks for the comment, makes making these videos worth it!!
honestly my husband took his jeep in twice for a flasher issue I managed to fix that and then we heard some bubbling, I changed the thermostat out hasn't fixed the issue and now I'm about to do this waterpump change. your videos are awesome I haven't been able to work confidently on a car but your videos are pretty much idiot proof so thank you sooooooo much
Perfect! I hadn't done a water pump in many, many years, so I watched your video just as a refresher and to learn of any special issues. Made a quick trip to the store for some thread sealer for that heater hose pipe and I was all set. The only thing I did differently was to drain the radiator first, just to help reducing spillage on the garage floor since I rent. It helps with some of the hose disconnections, but there is still a good spill when the pump comes out. Surprisingly, most of it stayed in the pan I had below the Jeep. Aside from that, the job went perfectly using your procedure. Thank heavens for guys like you that take the time to make these videos, so the rest of us can get back on the road quickly. Thank you!
My first car fix was a waterpump on a Cadillac. You can do it. Follow the video, think about everthing you are doing and be prepared to get frustrated. The key is to take a break when you cant figure something out, or get something loose (like the fan clutch bolt) and come back to it.
This vide is really awesome. I've never changed a water pump before and was going to take my 2005 Jeep Wrangler X to a repair place and pony up a few hundred dollars. I watched the video and it seemed really straightforward so I decided to do it myself. The water pump cost was $62 with tax and no labor cost was super nice. The tips (I.E. keeping the fan standing up) was very helpful. Thank you very much for this very helpful video.
Did this on my 78 GMC pick up earlier this year. It was WAY more involved, which is shocking as you would think older vehicles would be simpler. I think it had the original water pump on it! Putting the bolts in on the new pump was a challenge as the pump weighs about 15 pounds. If the bolt was not precisely lined up, it would not go in at all. Re-applying the belts (alllll of them) and tensioning the power steering pump was the biggest pain because I could not get a pry bar, large screwdriver, or anything in to lever it. Then a google search inspired me- a 2 inch, 3 foot long piece of flat steel that I picked up at Lowe's worked perfectly. A trip to the chiropractor and I was done. I hope I never again have to replace it.
Just used your video today to change my water pump. You cover a few areas that the factory service manual doesn't cover, like getting the fan blade bolt off, so that's even more helpful. Your video was clutch and I did the whole repair myself for around $210 in parts, instead of spending maybe $1,500 at a dealer or $1,000 at an honest mechanic. Nice work!
Hey, bro.... wanted to add my "thanks" to the list of others you've helped. 20 years ago, this would have been one of those "breakdowns" that I would have "figured out as I went." And I would have been wondering, "how many bolts?" or "Is that everything? Why won't this come off?" And it would have probably gone into the night, with extension cords, bad lighting....and more knucklebusting than necessary. Thanks much for being a superb "co-mechanic." 2004 LJ is back on her feet....
Old original Chrisfix, love it. I’m flipping a jeep 4.0 and need to change thermostat so I’m gonna do the water pump as preventative maintenance. Glad I found this!
ChrisFix thank you so much for this video man! I watched a few different ones before tackling the job and yours is by far the most detailed and best one on the tube. Swapped out without a hitch and now I can drive my Jeep for more that five minutes without it overheating to the red! Wish you had more videos like this for Jeeps. Thanks again!
This is crazy! I watched this video 10 years ago before replacing the water pump on my 04 Wrangler. Now, it is 2023 and I am watching the same video for the same 04 Wrangler!
Great job! I’m very competent at jobs like these, but it was great to watch this video to ensure I didn’t miss anything. I like the advice of adding Teflon to the bullets, and another person’s suggestion about putting a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator to protect it. Thank you!
I have learned a lot from Chrisfix videos but sometimes i wonder who taught Chris all of what he knows, did he go to Tech school, he learned from his father, youtube videos etc...it would be interesting to know but one thing is for sure, HE IS GOOD!! keep up the good work
ChrisFix I am a big fan of yours. The funny thing is that the biggest help in this video was right at the beginning. The Jeep in this video had the same exact coolant leak as mine does now, right in front of the oil pan by the crank pulley. This just verified that it was indeed the water pump that was leaking and not anything else. Great video as usual, great detail. Thank you!
You've come a long way, my friend. Fiance's jeep just threw a water pump tonight. Fixing it tomorrow. I was pleasently surprised to see your name when I searched for videos. Been subbed to you since you were working on that old van.
Thanks for the How-to. Mine started leaking earlier this week got the parts today now i just gotta go bare the triple digit heat outside, its not motivating but avoiding having to rebuild another engine within 3 yrs is, overheated my S-10.
Great video! Very helpful for me as I changed my WP this morning. I took the tip and also changed the thermostat at the same time, something I never gave any thought about. Thanks!
Kind of a newbie when it comes to do it yourself auto repair. I have a 01 in-line 6 automatic jeep wrangler and looking to do it myself. It's gonna save me about 220 bucks if I do it. Looks simple enough and I'm feeling ballsy and just gonna do it hopefully I don't fuck anything up, but your video shows all the steps.
You rock buddy...Cracked my Therm housing during install and had some issues burping the system out with air but thanks to you and your detailed instructions you saved me hundreds!!
I saved $150 (which is a lot for a college student) and changed the water pump, thermostat, and V- belt on my 2000 Jeep Wrangler with 60 K miles that had probably been overheated because the previous owner put Gm Dex-Cool antifreeze and somehow the antifreeze became defective and turned in a muddy substnace. Anyways, The video was very practical thanks again Bud!
Lol, yup it's called "Jeep time" which is a different time scale than normal time and goes something like the this: Normal time - 2 hours Jeep time - normal time x 2~4 hours
My thanks for this video, the tip on using the pipe wrench for the fan was invaluable. As a side note I picked up an electric ratchet which really sped up the process of tear down and reassemble.
Great video man,Thanks for taking the time.My 1st wrangler 2002 sold it with 238000 miles on it sold it with the factory water pump.Just bought a 2004 rubicon with 70000 on it and pump started to leak yesterday.Followed your video all is good now👍...Thnx again
Thank you so much for this video! I have a 1994 YJ 4.0l with a bad water pump and believe the configuration is the similar. This was a big help towards understanding how to change the water pump. Excellent video! You did a great job with this video. Much much better than a haynes manual!
Yea, it is going to practically the same, if not, exactly the same. The only thing I can think of that might be different is the fan, but you will know right away when you look under the hood. Glad the video helped!
Hello from Australia, thanks for the video Chris, I know you did this one years ago now but I’m glad I found it, I recently got a Tj and the radiator blew, plastic crap, alot if people in Australia don’t get Jeeps coz they’re known for problems, Nissan nd Toyota is th go here but anyway I’m trying to fix it myself and I’m doing exactly what you’re doin here plus I’m gonna do a super flush just like your video . Thanks again for this video and all your others, you’ve a legend!!!
Hey thanks for this video. I just finished replacing the water pump in my 2001 Wrangler, followed step by step your video and BAM! done and no issues. Appreciate all the help.
Awesome video! I changed my water pump this morning following your steps. I had trouble with the fan clutch nut, but saw others had used an air chisel. The air chisel knocked it loose in seconds for me. Other than that, it went pretty easy. Thanks for your video!
Chris! Thanks for this video. I picked up a jeep some time ago but have been watching your tutorials for quite some time. It was nice to connect your videos to a jeep repair- I appreciate your thoroughness and step by step instruction. Keep up the great work!
@@jordananderson8299 NJ, I'm also originally from New Jersey and I say water the same way, "wooder". Well I'm trying hard to change that now. I didn't realize I was saying it wrong until I moved to a different state.
Even this really old video is great. Thanks for the detailed instruction ... I was a little intimidated to pull the fan and the shroud at first, but very do-able. I did it in much warmer weather, though ;-) ... loved Tread Marsh's suggestion of carboard to protect the radiator.
Thank you for this video looks like my water pump is taking a dump to just noticed it about an hour ago and got fluid coming from that area and this seems to be a great video. I don't know if you know this but people like me really appreciate these videos. I will check out what else you have And subscribe thanks again
Keep it up chris!! your video's of DIY helped me a lot,i saved a lot of money instead of paying labor cost to a mechanic when i can do it by myself.....im a big follwer of your video's all the way from the Philippines!
great video angles, explanation, nicely done. i did notice on my 99 jeep the water leak and suspected the water pump to give out anytime soon. Your video confirmed it, and i will replace the thermostat as well, I can't go wrong with this video, thanks!
earthling59 garland Thanks man and I am glad the video as helpful! I try to get the best camera angles and make it as clear and easy to follow as possible.I publish new automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and a bonus video most Mondays so check it out!
Very well explained and documented. Not sure if I have a water pump problem, but I have changed the radiator because it split due to over heating and changed the thermostat! I'm out of other options so figure it would be the water pump. No leaking and just a chirping sound I heard today. No heat to the heater and the lower hose is cold. IS IT THE WATER PUMP?
notice how the orange silicone bead on the thermostat housing gasket faces the mating surface of the thermostat housing. Heat on the housing will cause this bead to melt and create a seal between the housing and the gasket. You can also apply a thin coat of water pump liquid gasket to the mating surface between the engine block and thermostat housing gasket for a bit more leak free assurance.
Nice detail. Just an FYI, if the curved inlet tube shows signs of rust you might want to consider replacing it while everything is already apart. Mine sprung a pinhole leak (15 years old) and you cant just spin it out and in without some tear down.
That's really helpful I've got a 96 Grand Cherokee with the same engine and fan set up and it's got the classic temp creep when idle (or slow driving) so yeah this really helps for when I go to replace the pump and fan clutch. My friend also has a TJ Wrangler that is leaking from the water pump really badly so this will hopefully fix her issue as well! Cheers man.
Good detailed video. I will be replacing the same parts this weekend. This will be good reference if I get into a jam. You also convinced me to do the thermostat while its right there during the process.
I just now replaced my water pump after the fact I thought it was a gasket so I replace the gasket and then it still leak which meant the the inside seal on the water pump was bad so here I am installing a new !! I assumed it was the gasket because I seen it leaking in the bottom but a closer look reveals that it was leaking through the porch what you are talking about in this video thanks for the advice nobody at autozone knew what those ports were 4
this is a great video. I replaced my water pump and thermostat why using this as a guide. there are some great tips. If you notice the video starts in day light and ends at night! Something for me when changing all the parts. I bought aa new inlet tube since i did not want to waist time and mine was corroded
very good narrative job. my 2000 wrangler 4.0 is getting a new one in about a week and i knew how to do it but some little things like adding the anti-seizing lube i did not think of so thanks a bunch for that i am surprised u didn't change out the hoses for new while u were in there but that doesn't matter it was a very good vid. thanks for taking the time to do it!
Hey Chris Fix. You have awesome videos and do a great job on explaining things clearly. I know there are alot of Jeep questions out there especially about upgrades. I would (and I'm sure alot of others too) like to see some videos you can put together about upgrading Jeeps. Lifting properly for driveline angles, steering components, Long arm vs short arm lifts and so on, just some ideas. With a TH-cam rep like yourself I even think if you contact manufacturing companies you might get free stuff to make a videos about their products. Hope to see some more Jeep videos !
Hey man, thanks for the vid. I spent the day replacing my water pump and thermostat and your video was invaluable. I haven't checked your other vids but I will as the need arises. Cheers bruv!
Thanks! Yea, I feel ya on that. It is funny how the hardest part of changing a waterpump is to remove the other stuff haha. My hardest part was the fan clutch and bolts.
Hey Chris, I’m trying to get this fan clutch belt to loosen, but it just will not move. I’ve doused it with P.B blaster and smacked it with both a pipe wrench and a massive crescent wrench. Really seems like every time it moves, it’s just cuz I’m tightening the bolts on the pulley and not loosening the fan clutch. Any tips for this? This replacement of pretty much my whole cooling system (radiator, fan clutch, water pump, thermostat, hoses) is the only thing left before my refurb is done and I can start driving this thing.
great video helped me out a ton. I have worked on all my own vehicles for years but never had to replace the water pump. I will say it is best to have an extra hand while doing this it will make life easier.
awesome video! I might have to do this on my 2.5L wrangler. the engine was running half cool all the time, but I changed my thermostat and now it runs full temp. The problem is that my heat doesn't blow very hot. I may try flushing the heater core first, but if that doesn't do it then its def the water pump.
cent dp Definitely check this video out. It is perfect for your situation: th-cam.com/video/791BfmAP4TY/w-d-xo.html If you think your heater core is clogged, try this: th-cam.com/video/LD2LGkUycQg/w-d-xo.html I think you might have air in the system.
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It is funny to listen to your voice/enthusiasm in these older video vs your newer videos. You sound like a different person.
Poogan123 And it doesn't even start with "HEY guuuys! Chrisfix here!" 😆
Poogan123 i know he doesnt sound the same ...slipping...get ur $!#: up chris!!
Poogan123 Yep
seems to be the trend with folks on youtube. first year or two is just finding their voice, flow, and confidence. his content's always been top notch and he's really hit his stride performance wise!
That's funny, I was just thinking the SAME thing. His voice was definitely less enthusiastic back in the day. :) Love your videos, Chris!
Thank you for doing this video. A shop was going to charge me $850.00 to replace my water pump, thermostat and serpentine belt. I live in an apartment. I do not have a garage and have minimal tools. For the price of $350.00. I changed my water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt and did a coolant flush. The $350.00 includes all the parts, silicone gasket maker, brake cleaner, thread sealer, gaskets, oil drain reservoir, torque wrench, serpentine belt wrench, socket drive extensions, Radiator cleaner, antifreeze, distilled water and a 20 inch pipe wrench! I saved $500.00! I gained some knowledge and tools in the process. Thank you sir!. Cheers from Texas!!! 2004/Jeep/Wrangler X...
Emanuel Goldstein Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful and you saved money! That is the goal with my videos!
The only thing I would change, would be getting the specific wrench to take off the fan. Using the pipe wrench worked well. Keep in mind the pipe wrench will leave marks on the nut.
Thank you again, ChrisFix.
ChrisFix hey man, thanks for the videos. I have a question for you, is there a difference between the jeep in your video to a jeep commander 06? I have the same problem with the water pump. Thanks for your hel Chris.
+Emanuel Goldstein Or a Monkey Wrench (since it has flat jaws - no grooves) and a cheater pipe (old piece of fence post). Served me well for decades.
+Hawaiian F150 Thank you for the tip!
A decade old video and STILL helping people in their time of need. Good stuff. Appreciated by HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS !
I feel like a master mechanic after watching a few of your videos
+Kesey Badgett awesome! I'm glad the videos are helpful!
+ChrisFix Hey I just paid for a new water pump I was told for new coolant, pump, and labor that is 275$ does that sound about right to you?
Brody Howard that doesn't sound like they included the labor lol
Kesey Badgett same 😂😂😂
Kesey Badgett same lol
Just a suggestion. To protect your radiator, cut a piece of cardboard that is the same size as the radiator and tape it in place to protect the cooling fins from damage. Simple and works great. Thanks again for sharing, your videos are very helpful.
Great tip! I will use it NEXT time.
Pro tip... Radiator delete. Weight reduction bros.
yup, messed up several groups of fins before I realized I should just put something behind it.
Thanks for the comment! Made my day!!! Love it when my videos help people like this! Glad you tackled the job and got it done!!!! It's a good feeling right?
Yes, you’ve given me confidence to work on my car!! Feels so good. Thank you!!!!!
Here I am years later about to tackle this same job on my 05. Chris, you've been a life and money saver when it comes to keeping my old "doom buggy" running all these years. I've done so much work on it myself thanks to folks like you making the complex so simple. Thank you for all that you do, enjoy watching your vids.
Edit: Also that pipe is called the inlet pipe. I'm replacing mine with this job as well because it's all rusty and crusty after nearly 20 years. Also using the opportunity to change my thermostat just to do a complete service on it and to make more room when working around and maybe avoid having to pull off that idler pulley. My philosophy if I'm making a mess spilling coolant, make a complete mess.
2nd edit: okay... i had to pull off the idler pulley anyway. It's true what they say about engineers and mechanics, it's a never-ending cycle of engineers coming up with the worst possible design choices to make a job impossible and a mechanic to defiantly work around it with all the tricks up their sleeve.
great tip on informing me of thread sealer. chris fix is like the handy-dad /any dad some people never had
Glad the video was helpful!
And the lazy brother or lazy male relatives!!! MANY, MANY, MANY THANKS CHRIS FOR ALL YOU DO!!! Amen!!! Amen!!!
Great video! Saved me hundreds of dollars in labor. Started by trying to replace tensioner/idle pulley/Serpentine, but then found source of squeal when the release of tension from belt released pressure on water pump and started flow of fluid from pump bleader valve. Found this video, ordered the parts, and did my first major repair. The only advice I would give is to head his warning to loosen the 4 bolts on the radior fan pulley BEFORE you release the tension on the belt. If not, you'll spend a long time trying to release that 4th siezed bolt without having any solid counter-tension. Also note that some of the hoses on these older jeeps do not come off very easily. Before you cut them and replace, take a small/thin screwdriver and gently work it into the gap and it should release, if the hoses are not too far gone. Saved me from having to cut and replace. Again, great video!!!
Glad it helped. I did this for a friend and he didnt want anything except the waterpump and thermostat. I did suggest he didnt have to change the hoses because today's hoses will outlast the cars for the most part. Especially the larger ones that connect to the radiator. Thanks for the comment!
7 years after this video was made, I found it and it helped me and my daughter swap out our water pump saving us a bunch of money. Thanks Chris! Lifesaver...
man, this is probably the best "how to" video I've ever seen for a jeep. watched it the night before i changed my water pump and aside from a destroyed thermostat housing (%100 my fault) the project was a breeze.
Uh.. just in case someone was watching the video, thinking about changing a water pump, but wanting to learn from others' mistakes... WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG?!?
@@drdarylsmith1 Did the same thing tonight. Tightened the housing too much and it cracked the Cast iron.
This video helped a guy with very little experience working on cars get the job done with very little hassle. And it saved me almost $300!. Awesome!
GREAT! Glad the video helped you save money! Remember to give the video a "thumbs up" if it was helpful (it helps me out, thanks).
I love seeing some of the older videos of TH-camrs, it really shows the progress they've made with video editing and narration. I have been binge watching all your videos to try and absorb a bit of mechanical knowledge. You've been a HUGE help, thanks for doing this!
So, without much trouble, me and a buddy were able to do this whole process in the parking lot of AutoZone in under 3 hours. We ended up using liquid gasket on both the thermostat housing and new water pump (along with the new gaskets for both). I disconnected the battery to reset the code P0303 to see if it throws again. but so far everything looks good and, with the help of Chris and my buddy Caleb, we saved over $500 in shop costs. I think I only spent around $150. Thanks again.
Haha, you sound just like me. Sometimes it just happens to be one of those days/nights! I am glad the video helped. I started doing how to videos for exactly that reason! Thanks for the comment, makes making these videos worth it!!
honestly my husband took his jeep in twice for a flasher issue I managed to fix that and then we heard some bubbling, I changed the thermostat out hasn't fixed the issue and now I'm about to do this waterpump change. your videos are awesome I haven't been able to work confidently on a car but your videos are pretty much idiot proof so thank you sooooooo much
Perfect! I hadn't done a water pump in many, many years, so I watched your video just as a refresher and to learn of any special issues. Made a quick trip to the store for some thread sealer for that heater hose pipe and I was all set. The only thing I did differently was to drain the radiator first, just to help reducing spillage on the garage floor since I rent. It helps with some of the hose disconnections, but there is still a good spill when the pump comes out. Surprisingly, most of it stayed in the pan I had below the Jeep. Aside from that, the job went perfectly using your procedure. Thank heavens for guys like you that take the time to make these videos, so the rest of us can get back on the road quickly. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
Waterpump: $50 Coolant: $30 (2 gallons) Jeep Liberty 2005. THANK YOU ChrisFix, fixed my brother's suv waterpump. amazing results :)
My first car fix was a waterpump on a Cadillac. You can do it. Follow the video, think about everthing you are doing and be prepared to get frustrated. The key is to take a break when you cant figure something out, or get something loose (like the fan clutch bolt) and come back to it.
This vide is really awesome. I've never changed a water pump before and was going to take my 2005 Jeep Wrangler X to a repair place and pony up a few hundred dollars. I watched the video and it seemed really straightforward so I decided to do it myself. The water pump cost was $62 with tax and no labor cost was super nice. The tips (I.E. keeping the fan standing up) was very helpful. Thank you very much for this very helpful video.
Floyd Couch Great! That is why I make my "how to" videos!!! Glad you did it yourself and saved a ton of money and learned something new!
Did this on my 78 GMC pick up earlier this year. It was WAY more involved, which is shocking as you would think older vehicles would be simpler. I think it had the original water pump on it! Putting the bolts in on the new pump was a challenge as the pump weighs about 15 pounds. If the bolt was not precisely lined up, it would not go in at all. Re-applying the belts (alllll of them) and tensioning the power steering pump was the biggest pain because I could not get a pry bar, large screwdriver, or anything in to lever it. Then a google search inspired me- a 2 inch, 3 foot long piece of flat steel that I picked up at Lowe's worked perfectly. A trip to the chiropractor and I was done. I hope I never again have to replace it.
Dude this is the best instructional video I've ever seen! Great camera work, very detailed, and great editing. Thank you.
Your videos are better than watching tv. Especially the new ones. Thanks for all your time and effort .
I had watched many deferent videos about cars in general, But after watching the way explain your work, Man you got me going, Brother!!!!
Just used your video today to change my water pump. You cover a few areas that the factory service manual doesn't cover, like getting the fan blade bolt off, so that's even more helpful. Your video was clutch and I did the whole repair myself for around $210 in parts, instead of spending maybe $1,500 at a dealer or $1,000 at an honest mechanic. Nice work!
Great man! I am glad the video was helpful and you got the job done! Nice work!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was able to replace my water pump because of your video!
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
I know that it was 10 years ago, but this is the best video on changing the water pump on a 4.0 6 cylinder Jeep.
Hey, bro.... wanted to add my "thanks" to the list of others you've helped. 20 years ago, this would have been one of those "breakdowns" that I would have "figured out as I went." And I would have been wondering, "how many bolts?" or "Is that everything? Why won't this come off?" And it would have probably gone into the night, with extension cords, bad lighting....and more knucklebusting than necessary. Thanks much for being a superb "co-mechanic." 2004 LJ is back on her feet....
Thanks for finishing after dark. It helps me relate. :)
Your video saved me about 800 bucks man, thank you. If I had the right tools it would've taken less time
Old original Chrisfix, love it. I’m flipping a jeep 4.0 and need to change thermostat so I’m gonna do the water pump as preventative maintenance. Glad I found this!
ChrisFix thank you so much for this video man! I watched a few different ones before tackling the job and yours is by far the most detailed and best one on the tube. Swapped out without a hitch and now I can drive my Jeep for more that five minutes without it overheating to the red! Wish you had more videos like this for Jeeps. Thanks again!
Starting my job on my 2002 GC tomorrow, thanks for simple and thorough instructions , Big Fan here !!!!
This is crazy! I watched this video 10 years ago before replacing the water pump on my 04 Wrangler. Now, it is 2023 and I am watching the same video for the same 04 Wrangler!
Great job! I’m very competent at jobs like these, but it was great to watch this video to ensure I didn’t miss anything. I like the advice of adding Teflon to the bullets, and another person’s suggestion about putting a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator to protect it. Thank you!
Great video man! Repair shop was wanting to charge me $575 to change my water pump!
I have learned a lot from Chrisfix videos but sometimes i wonder who taught Chris all of what he knows, did he go to Tech school, he learned from his father, youtube videos etc...it would be interesting to know but one thing is for sure, HE IS GOOD!! keep up the good work
Literally my jeep wrangler same year in line V6 thank you so much for making this!
ChrisFix I am a big fan of yours. The funny thing is that the biggest help in this video was right at the beginning. The Jeep in this video had the same exact coolant leak as mine does now, right in front of the oil pan by the crank pulley. This just verified that it was indeed the water pump that was leaking and not anything else.
Great video as usual, great detail. Thank you!
+KKFan9 Glad the video was helpful!
You can really see your confidence grow in these videos
You've come a long way, my friend. Fiance's jeep just threw a water pump tonight. Fixing it tomorrow. I was pleasently surprised to see your name when I searched for videos. Been subbed to you since you were working on that old van.
I do not comment on videos much, but you are excellent at explaining things, I really enjoyed it, will continue to watch. Thanks so much.
Thanks for the How-to. Mine started leaking earlier this week got the parts today now i just gotta go bare the triple digit heat outside, its not motivating but avoiding having to rebuild another engine within 3 yrs is, overheated my S-10.
Great video! Very helpful for me as I changed my WP this morning. I took the tip and also changed the thermostat at the same time, something I never gave any thought about. Thanks!
Excellent! Glad the video was helpful and you got the job done!
Kind of a newbie when it comes to do it yourself auto repair. I have a 01 in-line 6 automatic jeep wrangler and looking to do it myself. It's gonna save me about 220 bucks if I do it. Looks simple enough and I'm feeling ballsy and just gonna do it hopefully I don't fuck anything up, but your video shows all the steps.
Best how-to video on TH-cam. Nice job Chris.
You rock buddy...Cracked my Therm housing during install and had some issues burping the system out with air but thanks to you and your detailed instructions you saved me hundreds!!
Awesome Mike!
I saved $150 (which is a lot for a college student) and changed the water pump, thermostat, and V- belt on my 2000 Jeep Wrangler with 60 K miles that had probably been overheated because the previous owner put Gm Dex-Cool antifreeze and somehow the antifreeze became defective and turned in a muddy substnace. Anyways, The video was very practical thanks again Bud!
Great video! Only difference between watching this and me doing it is it'll take me at least six hours.
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Too funny. Dude, I was planning on 8 hours with my ding-a-ling skill level.
Took me 7 with 3 other people but we go it lol
Lol, yup it's called "Jeep time" which is a different time scale than normal time and goes something like the this:
Normal time - 2 hours
Jeep time - normal time x 2~4 hours
My thanks for this video, the tip on using the pipe wrench for the fan was invaluable. As a side note I picked up an electric ratchet which really sped up the process of tear down and reassemble.
Great video man,Thanks for taking the time.My 1st wrangler 2002 sold it with 238000 miles on it sold it with the factory water pump.Just bought a 2004 rubicon with 70000 on it and pump started to leak yesterday.Followed your video all is good now👍...Thnx again
Might be an old video but still relevant today! Watched it a few times while redoing my coolant system on my '02 TJ.
Thank you so much for this video! I have a 1994 YJ 4.0l with a bad water pump and believe the configuration is the similar. This was a big help towards understanding how to change the water pump. Excellent video! You did a great job with this video. Much much better than a haynes manual!
Yea, it is going to practically the same, if not, exactly the same. The only thing I can think of that might be different is the fan, but you will know right away when you look under the hood. Glad the video helped!
Hello from Australia, thanks for the video Chris, I know you did this one years ago now but I’m glad I found it, I recently got a Tj and the radiator blew, plastic crap, alot if people in Australia don’t get Jeeps coz they’re known for problems, Nissan nd Toyota is th go here but anyway I’m trying to fix it myself and I’m doing exactly what you’re doin here plus I’m gonna do a super flush just like your video . Thanks again for this video and all your others, you’ve a legend!!!
Hey thanks for this video. I just finished replacing the water pump in my 2001 Wrangler, followed step by step your video and BAM! done and no issues. Appreciate all the help.
Awesome video! I changed my water pump this morning following your steps. I had trouble with the fan clutch nut, but saw others had used an air chisel. The air chisel knocked it loose in seconds for me. Other than that, it went pretty easy. Thanks for your video!
lostrevinos Awesome! Glad the video was helpful and nice work!
Chris! Thanks for this video. I picked up a jeep some time ago but have been watching your tutorials for quite some time. It was nice to connect your videos to a jeep repair- I appreciate your thoroughness and step by step instruction. Keep up the great work!
"Wooder pump" XD I LOVE the way you say it. I'm going to label all of my spray bottles with "Wooder" now.
If you go to his website, he sells "Soapy Wooder" stickers for spray bottles.
Maybe he has an accent I'm not sure what region he's from
@@jordananderson8299 NJ, I'm also originally from New Jersey and I say water the same way, "wooder". Well I'm trying hard to change that now. I didn't realize I was saying it wrong until I moved to a different state.
JordanMatthew Anderson southeast pa or south western Nj, philly/ Camden we all say wooder
Even this really old video is great. Thanks for the detailed instruction ... I was a little intimidated to pull the fan and the shroud at first, but very do-able. I did it in much warmer weather, though ;-) ... loved Tread Marsh's suggestion of carboard to protect the radiator.
I don't even have a jeep... and I'm watching this
Me neither but it was still fun to fix!
I'm here because I have a jeep with the same 4.0 engine and need this knowledge, this sustenance
Thank you for this video looks like my water pump is taking a dump to just noticed it about an hour ago and got fluid coming from that area and this seems to be a great video. I don't know if you know this but people like me really appreciate these videos. I will check out what else you have And subscribe thanks again
I use to watch you starting out 5-10 years ago ! You helped so many people yet you never show your face lol 😂! Incognito
oh... and this video gives me the confidence to think I might be able to do this. thank you for taking the time to do make this video.
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Keep it up chris!! your video's of DIY helped me a lot,i saved a lot of money instead of paying labor cost to a mechanic when i can do it by myself.....im a big follwer of your video's all the way from the Philippines!
The BEST video on doing this job
Subbed due to the awesome, simplistic, and Sesame Street instructions. Thanks
Excellent video.
Very professional.
Concise!
Lighting was (mostly) exceptional - THAT really helps
needless to say!
Thank You!👍👍👍
great video angles, explanation, nicely done. i did notice on my 99 jeep the water leak and suspected the water pump to give out anytime soon. Your video confirmed it, and i will replace the thermostat as well, I can't go wrong with this video, thanks!
earthling59 garland Thanks man and I am glad the video as helpful! I try to get the best camera angles and make it as clear and easy to follow as possible.I publish new automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and a bonus video most Mondays so check it out!
I like how you take the time to explain almost everything,thanks it is very helpful.
C Campos. Thanks! I am glad the video was helpful!
Very well explained and documented. Not sure if I have a water pump problem, but I have changed the radiator because it split due to over heating and changed the thermostat! I'm out of other options so figure it would be the water pump. No leaking and just a chirping sound I heard today. No heat to the heater and the lower hose is cold. IS IT THE WATER PUMP?
Randy Pollard Try taking the thermostat out and see if you can get the car to operating temperature. The chirping might be a bad water pump bearing.
Great video saved me $500 in labor !
+Christopher Radic Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
Great job dude! Thank you for the education! Gotta replace mine this week.
notice how the orange silicone bead on the thermostat housing gasket faces the mating surface of the thermostat housing. Heat on the housing will cause this bead to melt and create a seal between the housing and the gasket. You can also apply a thin coat of water pump liquid gasket to the mating surface between the engine block and thermostat housing gasket for a bit more leak free assurance.
Nice detail. Just an FYI, if the curved inlet tube shows signs of rust you might want to consider replacing it while everything is already apart. Mine sprung a pinhole leak (15 years old) and you cant just spin it out and in without some tear down.
MrTuberguber Thank you and thanks for the tip!
Great video, Chris... I have a 2003 Jeep wrangler and this video helped a great deal. Thanks again...
Nice work, man. Thanks. Doing this tomorrow on my buddy's jeep.
Thank you. I did water pump, thermorstat, belt and new hoses. Had the laptop set up and followed all your instructions.. Perfect. Thanks again.
Butt Sniff AWESOME! That is what I like to hear!
No prob! Thanks for watching! Im glad it was helpful!
Great video. Just ordered the water pump from your link
Thanks!
That's really helpful I've got a 96 Grand Cherokee with the same engine and fan set up and it's got the classic temp creep when idle (or slow driving) so yeah this really helps for when I go to replace the pump and fan clutch. My friend also has a TJ Wrangler that is leaking from the water pump really badly so this will hopefully fix her issue as well! Cheers man.
Good detailed video. I will be replacing the same parts this weekend.
This will be good reference if I get into a jam. You also convinced me to do the thermostat while its right there during the process.
Jeff Millerschoen Thanks Jeff and good luck! Yea, I always change the thermostat when I replace a waterpump. Just one of those things.
this helped me on my 04 wrangler , thanks a bunch man. More wrangler vids!!!!!!
I just now replaced my water pump after the fact I thought it was a gasket so I replace the gasket and then it still leak which meant the the inside seal on the water pump was bad so here I am installing a new !! I assumed it was the gasket because I seen it leaking in the bottom but a closer look reveals that it was leaking through the porch what you are talking about in this video thanks for the advice nobody at autozone knew what those ports were 4
+Jorge Ballesteros Yea, that is leaking though the weep hole which is a bad bearing in the water pump.
this is a great video. I replaced my water pump and thermostat why using this as a guide. there are some great tips. If you notice the video starts in day light and ends at night! Something for me when changing all the parts. I bought aa new inlet tube since i did not want to waist time and mine was corroded
very good narrative job. my 2000 wrangler 4.0 is getting a new one in about a week and i knew how to do it but some little things like adding the anti-seizing lube i did not think of so thanks a bunch for that i am surprised u didn't change out the hoses for new while u were in there but that doesn't matter it was a very good vid. thanks for taking the time to do it!
great! glad it helped!! Thanks for watching!
Your videos have come so far!!!
Right?! It makes me cringe to look back at the old ones haha
Hey Chris Fix. You have awesome videos and do a great job on explaining things clearly. I know there are alot of Jeep questions out there especially about upgrades. I would (and I'm sure alot of others too) like to see some videos you can put together about upgrading Jeeps. Lifting properly for driveline angles, steering components, Long arm vs short arm lifts and so on, just some ideas. With a TH-cam rep like yourself I even think if you contact manufacturing companies you might get free stuff to make a videos about their products. Hope to see some more Jeep videos !
Just the job I have to tackle today. Awesome video.
Hey man, thanks for the vid. I spent the day replacing my water pump and thermostat and your video was invaluable. I haven't checked your other vids but I will as the need arises. Cheers bruv!
Thanks! Yea, I feel ya on that. It is funny how the hardest part of changing a waterpump is to remove the other stuff haha. My hardest part was the fan clutch and bolts.
Hey Chris, I’m trying to get this fan clutch belt to loosen, but it just will not move. I’ve doused it with P.B blaster and smacked it with both a pipe wrench and a massive crescent wrench. Really seems like every time it moves, it’s just cuz I’m tightening the bolts on the pulley and not loosening the fan clutch. Any tips for this? This replacement of pretty much my whole cooling system (radiator, fan clutch, water pump, thermostat, hoses) is the only thing left before my refurb is done and I can start driving this thing.
I used your video to change the water pump on my friends Tesla...
Thanks ChrisFix!
yo bro YOU been saving me a lots of money just want say ty and God bless you bro keep up the great work.
Great video I have the exact Willys jeep and am about to replace mine this week, sure glad I found your video.
great video helped me out a ton.
I have worked on all my own vehicles for years but never had to replace the water pump.
I will say it is best to have an extra hand while doing this it will make life easier.
Jasun Foley Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays!
Very nice job explaining and showing.
awesome video! I might have to do this on my 2.5L wrangler. the engine was running half cool all the time, but I changed my thermostat and now it runs full temp. The problem is that my heat doesn't blow very hot. I may try flushing the heater core first, but if that doesn't do it then its def the water pump.
cent dp Definitely check this video out. It is perfect for your situation: th-cam.com/video/791BfmAP4TY/w-d-xo.html
If you think your heater core is clogged, try this: th-cam.com/video/LD2LGkUycQg/w-d-xo.html
I think you might have air in the system.
AWESOME!!! This is what I love to hear!!! This is great! Nice work and thanks for the comment!