Thank you for explaining every detail, especially how to remove the fan before taking off the serpentine belt and for how to take off the serpentine belt. Great step by step instructions for a non-mechanic like me!
Thank you very much for your time, and patience. My 15 year old son is going to change the water pump on his great grandfather's 1989 Chevy station wagon, and now you are a part of that. I appreciate you.
Man, what a great step-by-step video! Thank you. I know very little about cars, but watching this has given me the confidence to attempt this fairly easy (knock on wood) procedure. My Chevy truck is an '86, so I'm hoping there are no major differences.
Thanks! Didn't know what I was going to do about the bracket but you just took the pulley off the front of the "smog pump" so that's what I'll do. Thanks for the help!
Great vid and talking through the steps. I'm gonna add something, which is not mandatory but a good habit. With the new gaskets, I've always put the correct type of sealant (gasket maker) along with the gaskets, to help with future leakage possibilities. Also, the sealant will help with keeping the gaskets in place, but use the bolts as well, obviously.
Thank you! I have replaced water pumps in the past (a long time ago) during my years of being a mechanic (parts changer) in the army. This really helped to refresh my memory and confidence. Trying to help my son save a little money. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Thank you, straight forward, no nonsense and just what I was looking for to boost the confidence and to prepare for any unexpected surprises. Perfect video.
I absolutely appreciate this video. I have a 1986 Chevy Suburban with a 454 in it. I need to replace the water pump and thermostat because of overheating.
when doing this you should always change your lower hose, even if its not bad, if its original or old ur better off since u have to drain it to change it, its just a good thing to do
Thank you very much for your Time and Knowledge, very easy to understand for anyone, in my opinion you just have to follow directions, Great Help and Money Saver, Thank You!!!!!! 5★★★★★
Thanks for the video, but I think it would be wise, service manual advises as well, to put a thin coating of RTV on the block surface and the pump surface before reinstalling the new pump. Not in place of the paper gaskets, but in addition to.
I am new to all this but when you put the gaskets on the new water pump...why do you not need to oil the gaskets b4 you put it on? Might be a stupid question but I have a lot to learn yet. Thanks for sharing!
short and to the point thank you sir. have to replace a water pump on my 91 camaro should be a little different with the electric fan setup but other than should be the same
Howdy, my son's 93K1500 popped his serpentine belt going down the highway, when It got towed home, I realized that the entire water pump pulley had removed itself from the water pump, still attached to the fan and fan clutch. Watching the video it looks like the pulley should've slid off of the 3 (or 4) bolts? Nothing is remaining from the water pump besides the little bump it slides on to. Can I just push it back onto the pump and the belt will keep it there? Doesn't seem right. And practically impossible to remove the 4 bolts while it is off. Seem like I might need to buy everything from pump to the fan clutch and start over, whatcha think?
the passage side bottom bolt I cat get a socket on. got the other 3 loose and I can't get my Wrench o it either? what size set you have? I'm using a 1/2 drive 9/16 socket...
Hello, Mine was pretty straight forward with a socket and ratchet. If you want to send me a picture of what you have, i will try to help you find a solution.
Joe Mckenzie I'm in New York and having this issue but don't have a piece of wood to wedge in the pulley, do you have any ideas on how else I can get it off?
Did you forget to add thread sealant to the long bolts for the water pump and gasket sealant to the gasket prior to Installing the new water pump to the engine block ?
If the bearings in the water pump break it would break the seal and the tension on the belt. That would make the belt come off and it would leak coolant from the water pump. You have to replace it.
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Thank you for explaining every detail, especially how to remove the fan before taking off the serpentine belt and for how to take off the serpentine belt. Great step by step instructions for a non-mechanic like me!
Thank you very much for your time, and patience. My 15 year old son is going to change the water pump on his great grandfather's 1989 Chevy station wagon, and now you are a part of that. I appreciate you.
Man, what a great step-by-step video! Thank you. I know very little about cars, but watching this has given me the confidence to attempt this fairly easy (knock on wood) procedure. My Chevy truck is an '86, so I'm hoping there are no major differences.
Thanks! Didn't know what I was going to do about the bracket but you just took the pulley off the front of the "smog pump" so that's what I'll do. Thanks for the help!
Thankful for this my guy, completed it today with you for a guide! 88' Chevy
Thanks for your helpful instruction, sir. You're pretty darn good with methodical instruction.
Great vid and talking through the steps. I'm gonna add something, which is not mandatory but a good habit. With the new gaskets, I've always put the correct type of sealant (gasket maker) along with the gaskets, to help with future leakage possibilities. Also, the sealant will help with keeping the gaskets in place, but use the bolts as well, obviously.
Thanks, i have used the sealer in the past and i did not notice much difference as as the gasket was installed properly.
Yeah I always use a little permatex. Better safe than sorry.
Thank you! I have replaced water pumps in the past (a long time ago) during my years of being a mechanic (parts changer) in the army.
This really helped to refresh my memory and confidence.
Trying to help my son save a little money.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
As a 'paint by the number' home mechanic w/ '89 GMC truck, your video was very helpful. You did a great job. Thanks.
gooberrulz Thank you. I am glad it helped you.
Thank you, straight forward, no nonsense and just what I was looking for to boost the confidence and to prepare for any unexpected surprises. Perfect video.
The knowledge you have for this truck is amazing it helped me so much thank you for your detailed video again thanks it's amazing perfect
Thanks man appreciate.
Thanks for the great video......my Suburban pump died yesterday......water everywhere!
Sorry to hear that. Good luck.
Thank you! Great video...Replacing the water pump on my hubby's truck tomorrow! You saved me!
Your welcome and good luck.
I absolutely appreciate this video. I have a 1986 Chevy Suburban with a 454 in it. I need to replace the water pump and thermostat because of overheating.
Desmond Richardson Thank you.
Great video thank you so much and thank you for not playing dumb music in the back ground
Thank you for this video.. feeling confident to start on it
when doing this you should always change your lower hose, even if its not bad, if its original or old ur better off since u have to drain it to change it, its just a good thing to do
Thanks, good video. I like it where you did not show us the parts of taking bolts on and off. Good job
tore mine down today, back together tomorrow. thanks man good video
Thanks and your welcome. I am glad it helped.
Dude you did a very informative video thanks . It helped a lot . More than u know .thanks again
Thank you very much for your Time and Knowledge, very easy to understand for anyone, in my opinion you just have to follow directions, Great Help and Money Saver, Thank You!!!!!! 5★★★★★
Thomas Sharkey You are welcome.
Thanks for the video, but I think it would be wise, service manual advises as well, to put a thin coating of RTV on the block surface and the pump surface before reinstalling the new pump. Not in place of the paper gaskets, but in addition to.
I have an 89 s10 blazer and your video was very Helpful Thank you very much!!!
+Carmen Butticci You are welcome. Thank you.
Very helpful. Thanks. Is it important to use some sort of sealer on the gaskets?
Excellent video, thanks
I am new to all this but when you put the gaskets on the new water pump...why do you not need to oil the gaskets b4 you put it on? Might be a stupid question but I have a lot to learn yet. Thanks for sharing!
thanx for the video man, I'm replacing my water pump this weekend
excellent vid, dispelled anxierty i had about doing mine. thank you.
Thank you, I am glad it helped.
I am glad this helped you. It is my main objective to help.
short and to the point thank you sir. have to replace a water pump on my 91 camaro should be a little different with the electric fan setup but other than should be the same
Thank you. good luck changing yours.
Great Video..Thanks for taking the time to film and post!
thank you from New Jersey Bro
thanks for you video. its very helpfully and full explained
Very good video
It went smooth. The video was a great help.
Partner, thank you this video is very helpful!
Great video I gotta change a water pump on sb 350
Wow, great video! Thanks so much. This appears to be just the same as my 1993 350 Silverado.
Very informative video Sir. You did not waist my time with jokes and how good looking you may be like some people do .. haha.
Thank you.
Jim Miller lol, Thanks.
Where did you buy water pump, is it standard rotation or reverse rotation ?
@MegaFirebird15 Thank you. Glad to hear it was easy for you. I am glad this helped.
Should I change the fan clutch as well?
Saved me 320$ doing it to my 84 delta 88
Yes it should be close if not exact. Thanks for the support.
thanks just what i needed.
Great video, helped a lot, thanks for making it.
Your welcome. I am glad it helped.
Howdy, my son's 93K1500 popped his serpentine belt going down the highway, when It got towed home, I realized that the entire water pump pulley had removed itself from the water pump, still attached to the fan and fan clutch. Watching the video it looks like the pulley should've slid off of the 3 (or 4) bolts? Nothing is remaining from the water pump besides the little bump it slides on to. Can I just push it back onto the pump and the belt will keep it there? Doesn't seem right. And practically impossible to remove the 4 bolts while it is off. Seem like I might need to buy everything from pump to the fan clutch and start over, whatcha think?
It sounds like you definitely need a new water pump. you might be able to use the fan if you can get the bolts out by using a vise to hold it.
the passage side bottom bolt I cat get a socket on. got the other 3 loose and I can't get my Wrench o it either? what size set you have? I'm using a 1/2 drive 9/16 socket...
Hello, Mine was pretty straight forward with a socket and ratchet. If you want to send me a picture of what you have, i will try to help you find a solution.
Thanks. sorry for the delayed response. You don't need a sealer on the gaskets unless it you want to use some.
Great Video, very helpful!
BlingKat Thank you Sir.
That helped a lot. Thanks, brother.
You are welcome!
Is that a 2.8ltr? Is the process the same on a 87s10 4x4 with the 2.8?
same thing here. need to replace. anything different I might find
is the 88 a reverse flow or standard.....i replaced mine but am unsure if its the right one
Thank you sir. Very helpful.
Thanks and your welcome.
Am I the only one who gets aggravated at the combining of metric and standard fasteners in a vehicle? Good, clear, well explained video.
Thanks, and no you are not the only one. lol
Thanks man!!
Thanks for the views and comments. The engine was a 4.6L. it should be similar to the 2.8L.
I doing this job right now its 27° in michigan but thankfully it has gone smoothly so far ...... boy i wish i had a heated garage
Joe Mckenzie I'm in New York and having this issue but don't have a piece of wood to wedge in the pulley, do you have any ideas on how else I can get it off?
Alan Champa when i did mine i only removed the fan pulley i did not need to remove any other pullry to reach the 4 water pump bolts
Joe Mckenzie oh okay. I have the bracket on mine like he did but I can’t figure out how to get it off without enough tension to stop the movement
Alan Champa can u hold it with the belt on it , or a srap type oil filter wrench
Joe Mckenzie thank you
Very good video thank you.
thanks a bunch doing it after work tomorrow
Thank you. Hope it goes well.
got a question is there a way to remove smog pump and get a smaller belt or pully ?
David Otto Not sure. There is belt available for a vehicle without the air pump. It would be trial and error to see if it would work.
Did you forget to add thread sealant to the long bolts for the water pump and gasket sealant to the gasket prior to Installing the new water pump to the engine block ?
Should that bracket come off easy and out the way all the way? Because thats where I'm at.
great video very helpfull sometimes pictures help the most
Thanks and pictures do help allot.
Your welcome. How did it go?
That saves me $100 easy. Thanks a lot!
What tools do you need , I'm going to attempt to do it myself tonight
Poodle Mumm Just standard tools (socket set, wrench set).
Thank u bro
Very Good, Thanx!
What time in the video are you referring to?
Thank you!
Thanks a lot bro...love the vid
Your welcome and thank you.
Whats the extra hole for?
thanks brother
Your welcome.
Thanks!
Thank you and your welcome.
Good vid
sticky20002004 Thank you!
Thank you!!!
+Chad Lisonbee You are welcome. Thank you.
my pump is installed but the fan is rubinh the bottom of the radiator cover.. what do i need to do
Ty Hice check your grab shroud to make sure it is seated properly and out ours not broken.
thank you !!!!!
You didn't apply Pematex gasket sealant. Else good video
Is this a 305 or 350?
hottom3rd it is a 4.6L V6. Thanks.
why wood the coolent just come out and the belt come off what do I do is it my water pump
If the bearings in the water pump break it would break the seal and the tension on the belt. That would make the belt come off and it would leak coolant from the water pump. You have to replace it.
6:30 That's what I didn't do, DAMMIT!
rtv on the bolts !!!
Hey. Question for you.
What is your question?
Nvm I figured it out
al puro pedo very good
Thank you