2006-09-17 08:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by bryant_jl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the water pump on all northstar v-8s' are located at the rear of the left/front cylinder head.replacement of the pump requires removal of the pump cover and upper radiator hose.the pump cover contains the thermostat,and it is a good practice to go ahead and replace the thermostat and gasket while performing the pump replacement.the pump can only be removed with the use of a specific wrench which fits the northstar pumps only.a few select auto parts stores will keep a few of these wrenches on hand for loan-as needed by consumers,check around first before starting the job.With the tool it is a relatively painless repair that can be accomplished within a couple of hours. good luck to you.
2006-09-17 11:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by harperboy1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know where the water pump is located on this particular engine.. you probally should'nt attempt the repair. It ain't the easiest of chores.
2006-09-20 23:39:07 · answer #2 · answered by Rockhead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
left side where the belts are turning you have to lift the engine about 4 inches to get that pump out it is a pain in the ***..
2006-09-21 15:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by cabby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is located at the rear of the engine not the front like most
2006-09-17 16:06:05 · answer #4 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to do this waterpump you also need special tools.. i've done several and if you don't know what your doing definetly don't do it..
2006-09-17 18:17:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mike N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋