What do I put on water pump bolts?
You need to use thread sealer on the bolts. Teflon pipe joint compound will work and is obtainable from a hardware store. You need to use thread sealer on the bolts that enter the water jacket.
What is a water pump wrench?
Product description. Use With 3/8 inch square drive and short extension to easily adjust and hold the water pump when replacing or adjusting the timing belt. The stubby tool design allows access to timing belt sprocket without interference from vehicle frame.
Should I put sealant on water pump bolts?
Don’t apply sealant to an O-ring or a dry seal. When changing a water pump, replace all old gaskets and seals with new ones. If your new pump comes with a seal, make sure it’s in impeccable condition before installing it. (Some seals are so thin you could easily damage them when you rip off the packaging.)
How do you remove a water pump from a Toyota Camry?
Remove the water pump pulley by wedging a pry bar behind the pulley and removing the four 12mm bolts. Remove the four 10mm bolts and two nuts that hold the water pump fastener in place. Spray down the area with brake cleaner. Place a drain pan underneath and remove the water pump with a pry bar.
How to remove water pump from V6 engine?
Disconnect the bolt connecting the water inlet pipe to the alternator adjuster on a V6 engine, then remove the inlet pipe and thermostat. Remove the Number 3 timing belt cover by releasing the wiring harness clips and pulling the harness back. Remove the bolts for the water pump and remove the pump.
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.
Why is my water pump leaking on my Toyota Corolla?
Have a 2005 Corolla LE with only 63,000 miles on it that both the Toyota Dealership and a local brake/muffler shop have indicated the water pump is leaking (possibly from the water pump weep hole). Toyota Dealership wants $580 to replace the water pump and coolant (no flush, just drain).