1998-2008 Toyota Corolla Water pump remove and install

[@mellowmanmace4346]

I did this job, including the thermostat, yesterday for the first time in 5 hrs. I did not use a c-clamp when putting the alternator back on the first time and that cost me 30min of frustration trying to line up the holes. Using the c-clamp trick it took 5min. Great videos thanks.

[@TornadoeJoe]

Thank you so much for your videos! I'm a 20 year old college student and your videos helped me save a ton of money. I've never been a car guy, but I knew I didn't want to get an overpriced fix for my car when the water pump blew. Thanks to your easy-to-follow videos, I was able to replace my belt and water pump within a couple days. Thank you for making these videos!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Glad it helped you 👍🏼

[@donaldconway6573]

3:12

[@bertblue9683]

I just did mine today. Start to finish was 4.5 hours. If I did it again, I could do it in 3 hours. Tips: remove alternator, some say you don't have to but it helps angles plus I couldn't get the water pump out with it in place and even swiveling it. Completely removed it. Remove the plastic shroud underneath, three 10 mm bolts and about five clips (push pull tabs). Buy a magnetic 10mm socket. The bolts are all 10 mm for the pump. Consider removing the motor mount and jacking up the Motor. I'd try it next time because fighting the frame rail was a total nightmare. Buy denso brand only. It's twice the price but ten times the quality.

[@sarahsmith4617]

Great video. Straight forward. Looks like an easy job. Thanks.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the video. I just did this yesterday with the help of your videos. The most challenging parts were removing the two bolts on the water pump that are not easily visible and putting that alternator back. Cheers!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

good work.

[@jdc6954]

How long is the new bolts approximately? About an inch?

[@CrFouquet]

Thank you for the video. I appreciate it very much, and you got a new subscriber. Thanks again.

[@roberthodges1267]

Not trying to sell tools but I’m sold on the Milwaukee battery ratchet for these jobs, if you’re do very much it pays.

[@joeo462]

The links were perfect, thank you very much for the help

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Glad we could help :)

[@JohnSmith-qk7zj]

Would you please post the part number for BOTH the new water pump and the old water pump. I want to make sure I get the updated version. Thanks!

[@aa2008skyline]

Thanks ‏best explanation keep going !!!

[@KrazyKramer]

Will a 2007 Corolla already have the redesigned water pump? Trying to decide if I'm going to need different bolts after taking it out.

[@LoverofSunflowernBees]

Can’t click on the links to the left side of the screen so do I need to look for them after I subscribe ?

[@jackwilliamson1929]

So this is actually really hard. The last bolt is just about impossible to reach. Jacking the car and removing the wheel pulling back the wheel well cover helps but still hard. Need the small torque wrench also as the common large version wont fit and wont adjust down lown enough for the 96 and 80 inch pound specs. The new water pumps will need different length 10mm bolts that are not included will have to buy a kit maybe even use washers. The car this guy is working on has way more room than my 06 corolla so expect lots of knuckle scraping and cussing. You can also remove the motor mount, of course support the motor with a jack and a 2×4 then jack up the motor about 1 to 2 inches only, that will make getting that last pump bolt off and everything back on easier.

[@Heather-sb1he]

Crap i came here because my 06 needs a new pump and was told "its a pain in the ass" and i cant find anyone to do it regardless that i have the money.... bummer got this car becsuse i was told ots easy and cheap to fix

[@KyawThuPe]

I want to see oil seal and ball bearing change video.

[@Kicsa]

Do you have the links to those videos where you take off the alternator and belt?

[@twistedpiston707]

5:57 ...... i feel ya bud.....

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Tyler Ramsey lol happens all the time 😂😂😂

[@NutzAboutBolts]

@mohammed lastman thanks, I just updated the link for the long life coolant

[@silvioabella1375]

the belt tensioner must be removed ??

[@NeoJSsk]

Silvio Abella nope

[@alalnajjar2187]

powered ratchet vrooom vrooom 2 seconds each bolt. Then torque to specs . However. try to not a powered tool with flat Gaskets that have holes for bolts in them. It will twist them and teat them up.

[@PacoGP17]

I noticed you didn't use any silicon on the gasket?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

not needed, you will create more problems with rtv since there already is a gasket. You can use a little dab to prevent it from falling off of the water pump, but don't over due it or else it'll create a gap between the matting surface and cause a leak.

[@NeoJSsk]

This is the reason im watching this video to see if is right or not to use some on that gasket. I guess I got the answer ! Thanks you both👌🏼👍🏼

[@salsalvador4945]

I have a 2001 Corolla with 30k miles. Is the water pump something I should still consider replacing preventative just due to age vs miles? Was owned by a elderly person so miles stayed low.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

I would since the gasket is made of rubber and could deteriorate anytime now. But if you want to take the risk, you can wait for the coolant to leak by the water pump.

[@salsalvador4945]

NutzAboutBolts is oem recommended? Rock auto recommends ac Delco or aisin but only aisin comes with the bolts and gasket where delco is gasket only

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Sal Salvador id go with aisin, they manufacture Toyota parts.

[@salsalvador4945]

NutzAboutBolts thanks much man I appreciate the info

[@salsalvador4945]

NutzAboutBolts wise to change the thermostat too while it’s all apart or not necessarily ?

[@clintonschubert5091]

That’s why I don’t buy a after market water pump. I go directly to the Toyota dealer ship and pay the premium price for original equipment parts and no problems

[@larryjensen1388]

You can order OEM online from Amazon or rockauto

[@MrSantos8905]

How much was the pump from the dealer?

[@angelisone]

NutzAboutBolts, my 1997 Corolla 4A-FE has a small diameter O-Ring (6:36) in the back of the Water Pump. I see you didn't use Ultra Cooper Silicone on the O-Ring. Is it good to use it or not? It's not easy to install the Water Pump on the 1997.

[@JonathanRuiz-qg8go]

Thanks👍

[@ajslim606]

Is it dangerous if I sealed my waterpump from leaking in my 1999 1.14 A4 engine

[@alfonsoramirez6415]

Do you know What is the Torque spect for the Water Pump Bolts?? Thanks :)

[@dgggbggg5025]

thank you thank you

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Dggg bggg np!

[@cr113]

I just received the new pump for my 2005 Corolla and all the flanges are the same height, just like you said. But it didn't come with new bolts and when I called the dealer they never heard of this and they don't sell the bolts. I'm confused. What happens if you use the existing longer bolts with the shorter flange? Does it bottom out before it gets tight?

[@thewishmastur]

Can you shorten the bolts by cutting them?

[@bunifer]

Where did you get the shorter bolts for the new water pump? I know it is a 10mm bolt but do you happen to remember the length or the part # for the bolts? Great video by the way. Very informative.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

The shorter bolts came with te water pump. They should come with the new water pump since its been revised.

[@bunifer]

+NutzAboutBolts I bought my part at O'Reilleys. it didn't come with any bolts. Should have gone with the dealership. Thanks man

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Yeah go with dealership, return the oreilly one.

[@Dalank60]

I ended up returning O'Reilly pump because the O-ring gasket didn't fit, even after trying another gasket from fel-pro, I ended up buying the Toyota pump and no the dealer did NOT have any replacement bolts and the new Toyota pump also had all the flanges the same height --I used some bolts and washers I bought at O'Reilly in a metric nut, bolt and washer kit. Used 4 6mm washers on each of the shorter bolts and I had to replace 1 of the long bolts that rolled down the driveway. What I should have done is use the aftermarket pump and buy an o'ring gasket from the dealer

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Darcula wow, I'm surprised your dealer didn't give you bolts... you should let them know about the revised water pump.

[@kirillmenaker9444]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Kirill Menaker np!

[@thewishmastur]

Where to buy the shorter bolts?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

The Wishmaster it came with the water pump

[@thewishmastur]

@@NutzAboutBolts ...Mine does not come with them. Just bought it from PartSource. Toyota wants $264 for the water pump. PartSource wants $80. No bolts. shit.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

The Wishmaster maybe use the old bolt and match a shorter one from Home Depot or Lowe’s

[@thewishmastur]

NutzAboutBolts ...I don’t have another car to take the old bolt down to Home Depot for shorter one. I wonder if is ok to shorten the old bolt by cutting it

[@JulianValdez-kf1og]

What’s the torque spec

[@NutzAboutBolts]

In the description box

[@ricardoroman5479]

Thank you for the help, side note doe has anyone said you would like Lex Fridman? Or are you Lex fridman lmaooooo. Regardless nice video, good job and thanks again

[@gerrym91]

What was the size of the new shorter bolts? (Length/diameter? pitch?) Thanks.

[@Craneman4100w]

M6 1"x 25 or you can shorten your two SHORTER bolts to 1" on a grinder like I did.

[@easymoney68]

How do you bleed out the air in the cooling system?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

easymoney68 watch our coolant flush video, it'll show you how to bleed the air out of your cooling system.

[@MiguelChavez-xr7mb]

NutzAboutBolts

[@ericlemarec]

very helpful, thanks!

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

Sounds like he played triangle in the band at high school

[@JoaoBatista-bb8gg]

Alguem pode manda

[@JoaoBatista-bb8gg]

Eu queria esse video traduzido em portugues

[@3rdandlong]

I have to replace my water pump and I'm getting an after market pump because Toyota charges and arm and a leg for replacement. Ridiculous.

[@MrPapakuka]

If aint broke dont fix it

[@cproductions5045]

Charge the customer 4 hours of labor

[@jackmcgarity3381]

Vv

[@heyitschinoable]

Did the new updated pump come with new hardware or did you guys find that out the hard way?