what is the foot torque for a water pump on a 2003 chevy pickup (4.3 liter engine)?

Answer 1

It should be about 15 ft pounds.

Answer 2

keep your foot on the ground and to tighten the water pump to the engine block use a gasket and some sealer glue and do not put enough torque on the wrench to bust off the bolts ((snug-up the bolts and get'em tight )) the seal at the water pump has to hold about 18/20 PSI to make the cooling system work properly...same deal with spark plugs___remember that they have to come back out for the next tune-up---easy does it and firmly tight but not over done....