How do you remove a water pump from an engine?
Remove the hose on the water pump with the flat-head screwdriver. Unbolt the water pump from the engine block with the 3/8-inch ratchet, extension and sockets. Pull the water pump off the engine, then scrape the water pump mounting surface on the engine using the gasket scraper.
When to replace the water pump in a Chevy Silverado?
When the water pump fails, the engine risks overheating. If you notice your Silverado overheating, replace the water pump to ensure everything is working correctly. Allow the Silverado to cool for several hours. Open the hood, and remove the radiator cap.
How do you fix a water pump on a radiator?
Torque down the water pump bolts to 30 foot-pounds using the torque wrench and a socket. Reinstall the water pump hose to the water pump with the flat-head screwdriver. Reinstall the belt on the water pump with the 3/8-inch breaker bar. Fill the radiator with the 50-50 pre-diluted coolant.
How do you install a new water pump?
Install the replacement water pump gasket onto the replacement water pump, then install the replacement water pump onto the engine with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Torque down the water pump bolts to 30 foot-pounds using the torque wrench and a socket.
Remove the water pump pulley bolts, and pull the water pump pulley directly off the unit. Remove the water pump mounting bolts around the unit using a ratchet. Remove the water pump itself from the engine. Some coolant might drain out when you remove the unit; this is normal. Clean the water pump mounting surface with a rag.
Make sure the surface is smooth and free of the old gasket before installing a new water pump. Apply a thin strip of high-temperature gasket maker compound around the inner edge of the new water pump. Apply the new gasket to the inner lip of the water pump, being sure to line up the bolt holes in the gasket with the bolt holes on the water pump.
How do you put a gasket on a water pump?
Apply the new gasket to the inner lip of the water pump, being sure to line up the bolt holes in the gasket with the bolt holes on the water pump. The gasket should adhere to the pump because of the gasket maker compound you applied in the previous step.
How do you clean a water pump mounting surface?
Clean the water pump mounting surface with a rag. Scrape away any remnants of the old water pump gasket using a putty knife. Make sure the surface is smooth and free of the old gasket before installing a new water pump. Apply a thin strip of high-temperature gasket maker compound around the inner edge of the new water pump.
Remove the water pump pulley bolts, and pull the water pump pulley directly off the unit. Remove the water pump mounting bolts around the unit using a ratchet. Remove the water pump itself from the engine. Some coolant might drain out when you remove the unit; this is normal. Clean the water pump mounting surface with a rag.
How do you loosen a pulley on a water pump?
Loosen the four bolts securing the water pump pulley to the face of the water pump using a ratchet. Do not remove the bolts; simply break them free. Place a wrench around the idler pulley bolt, and turn counterclockwise to reduce tension on the serpentine drive belt. Remove the belt from around alternator, then release the pulley slowly.
Make sure the surface is smooth and free of the old gasket before installing a new water pump. Apply a thin strip of high-temperature gasket maker compound around the inner edge of the new water pump. Apply the new gasket to the inner lip of the water pump, being sure to line up the bolt holes in the gasket with the bolt holes on the water pump.
Clean the water pump mounting surface with a rag. Scrape away any remnants of the old water pump gasket using a putty knife. Make sure the surface is smooth and free of the old gasket before installing a new water pump. Apply a thin strip of high-temperature gasket maker compound around the inner edge of the new water pump.