i need advice on changing my waterpump can i do it with normal tools and whats steps do i take please help me

Answer 1

what kind of car? what kind of engine? front wheel drive or rear?

I need more information....

But usually draining the coolant is a good first start....

Hrmmm on second thought...if you dont knwo what kind of tools to use...i would call a tow truck to carry it to your local favorite mechaninc to have them fix it....

Answer 2

I am not a mechanic but I have changed many water pumps. It is pretty basic. The guy at the parts house can give you some pointers. The ones that scare me are those in very tight spaces or covered by lots of stuff that must be removed to get to the pump. They take longer to do and sometimes require more specialized tools to access the bolts.

Steps: Buy the replacement pump and a tube of silicone gasket material in a tube. Find the pump on the engine. (It is usually obvious because you can follow the water hoses. Besides, you can look at the replacement for guidance.) Remove external items that are in the way, including hose and belt removal etc. Remove the bolts. You may need to pry to get the pump off the motor. Carefully scrape all remnants of gasket material off of motor side. Also clean the area of all dirt and grease etc. Coat the fiber gasket on both sides with a very thin layer of silicone. (Verify this approach with the guy at the parts house as newer cars may not require it. Don't use too much as it is messy.) Put new pump in place and bolt up. Replace hoses and belts and you are good to go. Let it sit for the recommended curing time shown on the silicone tube.
I have done many over the years and none ever leaked!

Note: The bolt and belt tightening tips/details offered by wazza, above, are good recommendations. He gets a thumbs up!

Answer 3

Step1. remove bottom radiator hose (when water is cold to avoid getting burnt)
Step 2. locate and loosen any/all of the belt tensioners. the position varies from car to car then remove the belt noting which way it runs around any/all the pulleys
Step 3. remove all bolts holding the water pump on usually bout six or seven.
Step4. clean any old gasket off the engine to ensure a good seal when you put the new one on
Step 5. spread a little gasket sealant on the water pump and engine where the water pump goes make sure to surround all the bolt holes and follow any directions on pack
Step 6. place gasket on water pump sealant should hold it there long enough to get it position on the engine
Step 7. replace all the bolts and tighten evenly (working around the water pump a few times)
Step 8. replace the belt and tighten any tensioners should be max 10 -15 mm flex in the belt
Step 9. replace and tighten the bottom radiator hose.
Step 10. fill the radiator with the correct coolant run engine until the temperature is at the normal running temperature and top up radiator.
Step 11. Relax you've done it

Answer 4

Depending on the vehicle, you have to take away the parts that lead to it and organize what came off first, then take off the waterpump using standard or metric sockets and once the the waterpump is removed, scrape & clean off old gasket from block and use factory gasket that comes with the waterpump. As a rule of thumb: Which ever came off first is the last to go back on.
Good Luck.

Answer 5

Depends on car. Some of the front wheel drives can be a real bear to change. By normal tools I assume you mean a basic set of sockets and wrenches, both SAE and metric. First step is to drain the antifreeze, but do not spill on ground as is toxic to cats and dogs. Then pull what you need to get to the water pump. Like belts and hoses then unbolt and replace then re-torque. Best to get a repair manual or check your local library (free).

Answer 6

I would use normal tools since abnormal tools tend to make me scrape my knuckles. Is this waterpump on a car or is it a sump pump or pool filter pump. If it is on a pool, could you provide the year make model and engine displacement of the pool filter.