How do I remove my water pump?

How do I remove my water pump?

Here’s how to remove your car’s water pump.

1. Turn off the car engine.
2. Let the engine cool down.
3. Open the valve on the bottom of the radiator and drain the water from the system.
4. Loosen the alternator from its mounting brackets.
5. Remove the drive belts that are attached to the water pump.

What’s the best way to replace a water pump?

Use a ratchet or wrench to break loose the water pump pulley retaining bolts (do not remove the bolts at this time). If the pulley starts to spin, you can try putting some extra tension on the belt tensioner to hold it in place. Remove the drive belt by rotating the automatic tensioner.

How do you remove a water pump from a car?

Use a ratchet or wrench to remove the water pump mounting bolts. Remove the water pump from the vehicle. If the water pump doesn’t come off easily, give it a couple of taps with a dead blow hammer to break it free. Some water pumps are driven off the engine’s drive belt, while others are driven off the timing belt or timing chain.

What should I do if my water pump won’t work?

If the water pump refuses to budge, recheck to make sure all bolts have been removed, then use a screwdriver or pry bar to break it loose. Often, a water pump installed with sealant can be stuck fast and require substantial force to break it loose.

Can a water pump be installed on a radiator?

If the radiator fan mounts on the water pump, mark the side facing the radiator before removing it for proper replacement. On some vehicle models, you’ll need a special tool (that you may loan from your local auto parts store) to remove the radiator fan. Also, on a few of these models, you may have to remove the radiator for clearance as well.

Use a ratchet or wrench to break loose the water pump pulley retaining bolts (do not remove the bolts at this time). If the pulley starts to spin, you can try putting some extra tension on the belt tensioner to hold it in place. Remove the drive belt by rotating the automatic tensioner.

Use a ratchet or wrench to remove the water pump mounting bolts. Remove the water pump from the vehicle. If the water pump doesn’t come off easily, give it a couple of taps with a dead blow hammer to break it free. Some water pumps are driven off the engine’s drive belt, while others are driven off the timing belt or timing chain.

If the radiator fan mounts on the water pump, mark the side facing the radiator before removing it for proper replacement. On some vehicle models, you’ll need a special tool (that you may loan from your local auto parts store) to remove the radiator fan. Also, on a few of these models, you may have to remove the radiator for clearance as well.

What should I do if my outboard water pump is not working?

On many outboards, you can simply put on the muffs and start the engine. You should see a steady stream of water coming out of the holes on the top of the engine. However, some brands do pump out a stream, but it might not look steady. While this can be alarming, it is perfectly normal for those models.