What to do if you have a water leak in a Grand Prix?
Replace the coolant drain plug and replenish the coolant system. Reconnect the negative battery cable, and then start the engine and check for leaks. On Grand Prix models equipped with the 3.8-liter engine, removing the power steering pump will help you access the water pump. This is optional.
Can a water pump be removed from a Pontiac Grand Prix?
The placement of the timing belt often makes removing the water pump extremely challenging, as the complicated timing belt system must be removed first. Thankfully, the Pontiac Grand Prix does not have a timing belt, and accessing the water pump for removal or replacement is much easier.
Where is the coolant drain plug on a Grand Prix?
Park your Grand Prix on level ground. Gather your tools for easy access and disconnect the negative battery cable. Place your drain pan underneath the radiator and locate the coolant drain plug. Newer models will have a plastic guard to remove before you can access underneath the front of the engine bay.
How do you remove a pulley from a water pump?
Loosen the bolts on the pulley, but do not remove them. Once the pulley bolts are loosened, turn the pulley to remove the accessory belt, and then finish removing the pulley. Set the pulley and its bolts aside. Remove the five bolts (all models) mounting the water pump.
The placement of the timing belt often makes removing the water pump extremely challenging, as the complicated timing belt system must be removed first. Thankfully, the Pontiac Grand Prix does not have a timing belt, and accessing the water pump for removal or replacement is much easier.
Replace the coolant drain plug and replenish the coolant system. Reconnect the negative battery cable, and then start the engine and check for leaks. On Grand Prix models equipped with the 3.8-liter engine, removing the power steering pump will help you access the water pump. This is optional.
Park your Grand Prix on level ground. Gather your tools for easy access and disconnect the negative battery cable. Place your drain pan underneath the radiator and locate the coolant drain plug. Newer models will have a plastic guard to remove before you can access underneath the front of the engine bay.
Loosen the bolts on the pulley, but do not remove them. Once the pulley bolts are loosened, turn the pulley to remove the accessory belt, and then finish removing the pulley. Set the pulley and its bolts aside. Remove the five bolts (all models) mounting the water pump.