Where can I get detailed instruction on how to do this myself?
2007-04-10 17:45:58 · 6 answers · asked by shoenig1972 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
go to your local parts store and buy a "Chilton's" manual for that vehicle. it gives complete detailed instructions on how to fix literally everything on the vehicle. they usually cost about $20. there is a different manual for every year and make of vehicle you can imagine so each is very specific for the vehicle it covers /
2007-04-10 18:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.) Disconnect negative battery cable.
2.) Drain the cooling system
3.) Remove serpentine belt and timing belt*
4.) Get a jack(you can use the scissor jack that comes with the car, but put a piece of wood over the top of it so as not to mess up the oil pan). Jack it up just enough to support the engine.
5.) Remove the 4 bolts from the water pump and pull it out of the engine.
6.) To replace it, make sure the old pump and the new pump are INDENTICAL.
7.) Clean the mating surface with acetone or something so it can hold good when you put the sealant and gasket on
8.) Put a thin layer of RTV on the engine side of the gasket, and do the same with the water pump side.
9.) Carefully stick the gasket onto the water pump and use the 2 of the bolts in a diagnol deal to hold the gasket on.
10.) Put the water pump carefully back into its space and make sure the gasket it mating with the engine block correctly. Tighten the bolts to the right torque
11.) Put the water pump hose back on and refill the cooling system, put the timing belt back on, the motor mount back on, and put the serpentine belt back on, fire it up and check to see if all is well.
2007-04-10 17:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by hotrod in 7-11 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The water pump is externally mounted and driven by the belt. Loosen the tension, remove belt, then remove the mounting bolts and nuts. Install in the reverse order.
Happy changing!!!!
2007-04-11 00:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by Passo L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, too, ought to substitute the thermostat and probably the hoses at the same time as you're at it, to maintain destiny issues and extra down time. make positive you get the gasket with the water pump (and the 'stat). you ought to also take the prospect to flush out the cooling device before refilling.
2016-12-03 20:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the old one out and put the new one in. Start the car and go. Actually if you go to Checker auto parts they will walk you through it. Good luck
2007-04-10 17:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what size engine...
2007-04-10 17:58:41 · answer #6 · answered by gotspeed7883 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋