How to replace the water pump in a corolla?
Especially if one is due for coolant replacement anyway. 1. Loosen the bolt that holds the crankshaft pulley. Raise the front of the car, put it on jackstands. Remove the passenger front wheel, remove the splash guard. Get a 17mm socket with a long ratchet. Like two feet. You will need all the torque you can find. Or an air impact gun.
How do you remove timing belt from corolla?
Removing the middle and lower cover is a bit of a pain. Mostly because the middle cover has to be wiggled out from behind the water pump pulleys. Work the middle and lower cover together to get them off. The rubber plug in the lower cover hides the bolt that holds the timing belt tensioner.
How can you tell if your water pump is out?
The water pump impeller can wear out, thus no longer moving coolant around, so your car overheats. To test this. Do a cold start with Radiator cap off,; you should see the fluid moving around some in the radiator. If not, then there is a good chance the internal water pump blades are gone or only a small amount left.
Do you need to change the timing belt on a water pump?
Meaning that as far as timing belt is concerned, the mandatory items are the belt itself and its tensioner. The water pump is driven by an external accessory belt. No need to change the water pump along with timing belt to ensure the belt’s safety. But, in order to change the water pump, the
What should I do when I change my water pump?
When changing the water pump, there are a few ways to handle coolant. If you are certain that the bolt for draining the engine block is not going to snap, then drain the block. In other case (the more probable one) one can just let the coolant flow out when the pump is disconnected from the block and the head.
How much does it cost to replace a water pump in a Toyota?
Toyota Dealership wants $580 to replace the water pump and coolant (no flush, just drain). Local brake/muffler shop wants approx. $300 to replace pump and fluids (again no flush, just drain). Local Toyota Dealership parts department sells the water pump for $121.50 and a gallon of fluid for $23.99.
Is the timing belt connected to the water pump?
First a few words about the dependencies between water pump and timing belt. On many engines, the water pump is driven by the timing belt. If the pump seizes, it destroys the timing belt which potentially causes serious damage to the engine (interference engines, 4AFE is not one of them though).
How do you replace a water pump in a car?
Remove the new water pump from the box and match it to the old pump. Check the mounting flange for the fan clutch and the gasket surface they should match identically. Also, a new gasket or O ring will be included with the new water pump. This will help seal the pump to the block or timing cover and avoid leaks.
How do you change the O rings on a pressure washer?
Pull the old O-rings off of the unloader valve. Clean any residue from the old O-rings off of the unloader valve. Insert the new O-rings on the unloader valve. Lubricate the new O-rings with a small amount of silicone lubricant. 08. Thread the unloader valve into the pump and tighten it with the wrench.
What to do if your water pump inlet tube is leaking?
If you notice a leak at the water pump inlet tube, it should be replaced. Some may be threaded into the water pump while others may seal with an O-ring and/or hose clamp.