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.
How do you remove the radiator hose on a Camaro?
Using the pliers, loosen the clamp on the upper radiator hose and slide it back on the hose, then remove the hose at the connection (Figure 2). Figure 2. LS1 upper radiator hose connection. When disconnecting hoses, loosen the hose clamp and slide it back onto the hose.
How do you replace the water pump in a Camaro?
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. Remove the two bolts holding the thermostat housing to the old 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.
Using the pliers, loosen the clamp on the upper radiator hose and slide it back on the hose, then remove the hose at the connection (Figure 2). Figure 2. LS1 upper radiator hose connection. When disconnecting hoses, loosen the hose clamp and slide it back onto the hose.
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. Remove the two bolts holding the thermostat housing to the old water pump.
Why is my water pump and radiator still overheating?
Changed water pump, radiator and thermostat. Car still overheating it has a leak in the headers and i am getting that replaced too. Can that be why it is still overheating? My car has 170000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. I’m sorry to hear about your overheating issues.