HOW TO: GM 3.8 WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT - 2005 Grand Prix GT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 เม.ย. 2019
- Today we replace the water pump in my 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. This isnt the supercharged GTP but it should be basically the same, just an extra belt. This should work on all buick, oldsmobile or other GM 3.8L engines.
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How long did it take, time frame, from start to finish? My GP is stuck at work, looking to replace my pump on lunch break
Thanks for the video. Only thing id do different is I wouldve loosened the 8mm bolts on the pump prior to removing the belt.
Completed this job as well as new valve cover gaskets, grommets, new hoses and coolant change. OMG!! That power steering pump bottom bolt was horrible. I pray I don’t have to fool with that again anytime soon. Keep up the great work.
This guide was EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you for condensed information that a layman like myself could understand to get this job done. Additionally glad that you got right to the point of what you were doing as I think most people looking for these type of videos don't want to watch something 30min+ for a quick fix like this
I watched 3 different videos before I found this and you were the only one that didn’t have a mental breakdown with the power steering pump issues. Very helpful thank you!
Perfect video! Informative and no bs. I wish you did videos on everything bc it was quick and straight to the point. Thanks a lot man!
Nicely done. Done many WPs but none on the 3.8. this made it simple. Thanks brother!
Your attitude is badass. Clearly happy doing what you love. In doing so, you give distinct details and have provided a very solid how to video. Thank you!! I would suggest using a air ratchet, but you seemed to do fine without one! I use the air ratchet, pump it once, break it by hand with the air ratchet, then pump the air again and they all came out easy that way.
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A good tip is when you take out the old bolts slide them into the new pump before installing it then take a photo of the pattern then install your pump and follow the bolt pattern you can buy a cheap strap wrench for Lowe's or Home Depot to help with the pulley or use the screwdriver technique and visually check the belt for any cracks or tears
what a video!! I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp and my water pump is leaking. I have to fill it up twice a day. Before work and leaving work. A shop wanted 190.00 for labor and not including the 30.00 dollar water pump. I’m gonna complete the job myself!!👊🏼👊🏼
Awesome! It's not a bad job at all. A little tight in there but you should be able to get it done!
Great video. I'm changing my water pump as soon as the parts arrive. Appreciate the tips!
Nice video. Helped knowing before starting the job, especially with the p/s pump. Definitely sketch the belts' routing (nicely) before removing.
This is instruction for the experienced and does not cover all aspects and wArNiNgS, which is appreciated. I got real lucky remounting the blind p/s bolts - could have taken an additional hour or more.
Literally just did this yesterday such a fun engine to work on
Best video on youtube. Thank you so much!!
Yeah after taking the power steering pump off it's hard to line if back up I spent hours but video was helpful
I am pumped for this video!!
You must have a bad water pump then
Thank your video and camera view are precisely good quality thank you so much❤❤
Add thread sealant to the 4 13mm water pump bolts. They go into coolant passages in the block.
do it
Will this cause "blown head" symptoms?
Did you have to drain the radiator 1st?
Do you need gasket sealer?
I have a question. The water pump pulley doesn't rotate at all. Should I change the pulley or pump? Or both?
I found it useful to also remove the electrical box there, and also the battery so the electrical box could be folded out of the way. Other than that, thanks for the guidance!
Appreciate ya work
Thanks man you saved my butt.
Great video thankyou
Thanks for this video
New sub I have an 05 Grandpa Prix too with no supercharge
Did you drain your radiator fluid?
im having so much trouble with the bolts on the power steering pully
Awesomely done! Great job and very informative 👍✌🇨🇦!!
Thank you! I haven't done a step by step video like this before so I wasn't entirely sure how it would come out so I really appreciate your comment!
Ha ya answered my question thanks bro I got everything off but that ladt bolt under the pulley I was like what the f*** how do I get this off because I knew that bolt was a mile along just like the others thank you for sharing that information almost bolts for holding it to the engine because I could not see where it was connected lol
To bad I can give you one like only, I wish I could give you at least ten likes, thank you very much for this tutorial, now that I know how to replace the water pump, I'll get to it!
Thank you so much. Good day!!!!
Luckily the one in working on is locked up lol no screwdriver needed how in the hell did you get that off without removing the rear bottom pulley that's pressed onto the pump with the reservoir and s*** because I can't get that completely off there without happily being in the way I'm just curious how you did that because that step wasn't shown
What about thread sealant?
Hey if your engine is smoking is that the water pump
Thank you!!!!
Thanks.
Thank you
Are you located close too jesup georgia by chance....i need my 2006 grand prix water pump changes out 😆
Haha nope, not very close.
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The 13mm bolts don’t need blue loctite?
Wouldn't hurt but I didn't use any.
Do you have torque specs on water pump bolts?
Unfortunately I dont. I didn't torque them. Just tightened them down by hand.
I used a half inch rachet to tighten it
Fwding this to my friend who has a grand prix, very informative and well produced!
Thanks man! I really appreciate the support!
Did he use any sealant ?
Why would you use sealant
How many mile on ur grandprix when water pump went out my 08 out went 131566 miles
Mine had like 275k on it.
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I'm not sure. But it wasn't very expensive and only took about an hour
@@TopLineRacer yeah I have 274 on mine
How did you know that the old water pump was bad?
Car was fluctuating the temp alot on hot days, not a definite sign but knew I had a cooling system problem. I also noticed a very small leak that looked like it was seeping around the pump. The pump was cheap so I just decided to change it first and it fixed the problem.
it feels like my back is going to give out trying to get the power steering pump back in
The easy I’ve seen
You NEVER cleaned a mated surface with a razor blade. You well gouched the surface and cause it to leak even tho you have a gasket. PLASTIC scapper is the way to go.
Maybe. I've never had an issue.