How to remove water pump from Camaro Firebird?
LS1 three water pump hoses. Use the 10mm socket to remove the six bolts holding the water pump to the block. You may need to use the 10mm combination wrench to remove one bolt on the driver’s side of the engine. Once the six bolts are removed, take the water pump off of the engine.
How do you remove a water pump from an engine?
Use the 10mm socket to remove the six bolts holding the water pump to the block. You may need to use the 10mm combination wrench to remove one bolt on the driver’s side of the engine. Once the six bolts are removed, take the water pump off of the engine. On a flat clean surface, place the old water pump next to the new water pump.
How is coolant drained from a Camaro Firebird?
Place the clean drain pan under the radiator at the pet cock drain (Figure 1). Ensure the pan is large enough to hold more than eight (8) quarts of coolant. Take the radiator cap off and place it aside. Open the pet cock and allow the coolant to drain. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes for the coolant to finish draining.
Can a water pump be replaced with a thermostat?
Since the thermostat is off the water pump, this may be a good time to replace it with a new one if you are so inclined. Either way you go, bolt the thermostat onto the new water pump. Remove the three bolts holding the tensioner to the water pump and reattach it to the new water pump.
LS1 three water pump hoses. Use the 10mm socket to remove the six bolts holding the water pump to the block. You may need to use the 10mm combination wrench to remove one bolt on the driver’s side of the engine. Once the six bolts are removed, take the water pump off of the engine.
Use the 10mm socket to remove the six bolts holding the water pump to the block. You may need to use the 10mm combination wrench to remove one bolt on the driver’s side of the engine. Once the six bolts are removed, take the water pump off of the engine. On a flat clean surface, place the old water pump next to the new water pump.
Since the thermostat is off the water pump, this may be a good time to replace it with a new one if you are so inclined. Either way you go, bolt the thermostat onto the new water pump. Remove the three bolts holding the tensioner to the water pump and reattach it to the new water pump.
Place the clean drain pan under the radiator at the pet cock drain (Figure 1). Ensure the pan is large enough to hold more than eight (8) quarts of coolant. Take the radiator cap off and place it aside. Open the pet cock and allow the coolant to drain. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes for the coolant to finish draining.
When did Pontiac change to high flow water pump?
The early 1969 water pump was 11 bolt and measures 4″. In mid-1969, Pontiac changed to a 4.5″ water pump. If you do not have the 4.5″ model water pump or opt to upgrade to a high flow water pump, which measures 4.5″, you will need to replace your pulley as well. We stock kits with everything you need to make the change.
How do you measure a Pontiac water pump?
This image shows how to measure the Pontiac Water Pumps. The measurement is taken from the back of the pump to the face of the hub as shown in the picture. Using a flat object, place it against the face of the hub of the water pump as shown.