2000-2006 GMC Yukon waterpump with thermostat remove and install

2002 GMC Yukon water pump with thermostat replacement.
NOTE: use a big vice grip for the radiator hose clamps, those are a pain in the ass to remove and install, so using a big vice grip to hold the clamp compressed will help
Tremendously.
Also, to remove the fan from the water pump pulley, you can use an adjustable wrench with a hammer to loosen the nut on the fan. Place the adjustable wrench on the nut, then hammer it to the left to loosen the fan. If you want to tighten the fan back, you just hammer the wrench to the right.
Tools:
amzn.to/2awcRDO 3/8 ratchet
amzn.to/2aJy9kF 3/8 3",6" extension
amzn.to/2b6BebC 3/8 8 mm deep socket
amzn.to/2awd6P5 3/8 10mm socket
amzn.to/2blJZlH 3/8 15mm socket
Chain whip or Hammer
amzn.to/2aZJHjk Big adjustable wrench
amzn.to/2aRalv6 Ball pin Hammer
amzn.to/2b3rDq8 Vice grips
amzn.to/2awfUvw Flat head screw drivers
amzn.to/2aETaN5 Hook and Pick Set
amzn.to/2wvf2nN razor blade scrapper set
amzn.to/2awbSn5 Drain pan
Parts:
amzn.to/2aZJ3Td Water pump w/ gasket
amzn.to/2aZ5MMr Thermostat w/gasket
amzn.to/2aZ5vJ9 A/C belt (optional)
amzn.to/45BArdn A/C Belt Tensioner (Optional, usually change with A/C belt)
amzn.to/3Q8q0bw Serpentine Belt (Optional)
amzn.to/2bgF964 1 gallon of Dex-Cool pink coolant
amzn.to/2aXH8LJ 1 gallon of water
or
amzn.to/40kkN5n 2 Gallon of Zerex Dex-Cool 50/50
Torque specs:
amzn.to/2aDZqER 3/8 Torque wrench
20 ft. lbs - water pump
15 ft. lbs - thermostat housing
25 ft. lbs - A/C Belt Tensioner
25 ft. lbs - Serpentine Belt Tensioner
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[@ernestb4473]

Great tutorial. Straight forward. Hand tools. Clear instruction. Good camera work.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Thanks

[@rcastillon1]

I've watched several videos on changing the water pump on this or similar vehicles and yours is by far better that the others. THANKS!!

[@bradt9975]

This is one of the clearest and precise videos using hand tools I have seen . You gave me the confidence to do this myself

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Brad T thanks :)

[@UpperRoom633]

I did exactly what you did on the video my truck is up and running thank you so much you save me some money.👍😊

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+manuel santos nice! :) good work.

[@marcashbourne176]

Dude, awesome video! Totally on point and save me a ton of money allowing me to do it myself! Thank you so much!

[@UpperRoom633]

Great video, you made it look fairly simple to do, I am going to give a shot. Thank you for the step by step.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+manuel santos good luck :)

[@algcutdog]

Good stuff man. Getting mine changed on my 2004 Escalade today. Wanted to get some insight into the amount of work that will be done.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

algcutdog thanks! :)

[@followhim591]

Great job with breaking this down for us this video was very informative👍🏾

[@NutzAboutBolts]

thanks

[@jewllake]

I love my 06 with electric fans and cold air intake w/ out the huge baffles. I was able to do this job in a breeze and even left the cold air intake in place.

[@danielbmartin]

Was there no need for sealant on the bolt threads or gaskets?

[@StrokaReviews]

sweet video quick and straight to the point. new subscriber 👍

[@NutzAboutBolts]

thank you :)

[@tadtravis]

I also noticed you didnt brace the serp. belt/ pully when tightening the fan on.... everyone else seems to.... any reason? is it going to be tight enough? Thanks!

[@nezzelguerrero2261]

Nice job bro, im going to buy a gmc 2006 and want to make sure how spacious it was to work on it.

[@joeguy1218]

Question where did you get info that the housing was updated because of pump?

[@timothypritchard5391]

excellent job young man

[@rondantirugelegwa5851]

Awesome. Simple as 1, 2, 3. Thanks!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Ronda Ntirugelegwa np!

[@miguelelias2119]

thank u for the informative video man, my Yukon keeps spilling water out is that a sure sign my water pump is out?

[@ryanlopez4371]

Cracked radiator?

[@judithhernandez2027]

where is the thermo located

[@erinlischka9867]

Was the drain pipe the first hose you pulled off ?

[@Jhwright07]

Great job bro

[@Heinrich99]

I replace a water pump on a 2003 Escalade and when I drained the coolant I also drained it from the radiator so I would say almost all the coolant came out, put everything back together and the reservoir took about a gallon of coolant then I added another 3/4 a gallon started the vehicle and drove it around the block and it overheated it seems like I can't get the system to pull the coolant through do you think it could be the thermostat or is it tough to get the coolant through the system with the air in the lines any advice would help me thank you

[@sbond1963]

Air in the system. Usually upper large hose. Bet its fixed by now.

[@edwardmoore6536]

ok thanks so much do i let the engine run for 30 to 45 min with the reservor cap off or on till the fan kick on then put the cap back on or should i put the cap back on after i refill the resevor while the is running?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Edward Moore just have the cap of

[@carloschavez4195]

Well done video

[@andremora424]

Great video man . Very informative. Can you do a fluid change on the differential for the Yukon

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Andre Mora we will once we get the Yukon... it was one of our customer's vehicle...

[@edwardmoore6536]

Hi i have a 2002 cadillac escalade 6.0L and my question is do i have to turn the heater on hi with the top off of the reservor to get rid of the air out the system after i refilled the reservor with antifreeze coolant with the top off of the reservor or should i just let the truck run for just a few seconds without the heater on hi and the top off the reservor to get rid of air from the system?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+Edward Moore you want to run the engine until the radiator fan kicks on, usually takes 30 mins or 45 mins if you're letting it idle. Then once the radiator fan kicks on, you turn the heater up high so that the hot coolant can flow through the heater core. If you want the radiator fan to kick on faster, you can rev the engine to 3000 RPM and wait for about 15 minutes or so, and the radiator fan will kick on. Then turn on the heater up high. Either way works.

[@damianaguilar9022]

hi thanks for the video i have a 2007 yukon denali and mi antifreeze keeps leaking so i think my water pump is back firing would appreciate any feed back

[@NutzAboutBolts]

I would do a pressure test and see where the leak is coming from.

[@m00nchildblues]

nice vid. what were your first and second signs of your water pump going out? I have a 04 suburban and I heard a faint grinding/rotating sound thinking it was my old fan clutch so I replaced it, it was still making the sound, so i drove it w/o the new fan clutch and i still hear the faint rotating/grinding sound from that area but slightly, u think its still the wpump bearings? it is not overheating or leaking from p-hole? U think it makes sounds before the peep hole? Thanks!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+m00nchildblues it was leaking through the water pump, that's why we changed it.

[@BurningBeardGarage]

Could either be the water pump bearings or more commonly the tensioner bearing

[@jacksmith3189]

Very detailed Thanks

[@saul3357]

What size socket for the ac cover

[@andygrice6847]

Thanks!

[@chevyhs]

Good video man!!!

[@NutzAboutBolts]

chevyhs thanks!

[@aducusin73]

I have 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL alot of coolant leak and someone had mentioned that water pump could be the issue and I am looking to replace where can i go get parts? Does the thermosstat and housing come with it? Lemme know, thanks.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+a ducusin we bought ours at O'Reilly store, and yes the thermostat housing came with the thermostat.

[@aducusin73]

NutzAboutBolts Thank you! I wil get the qout for it.

[@AJ-cv1ix]

Thanks

[@angelisone]

That is a huge water pump. What is the part number for the water pump with thermostat Would the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada 2wd be the same? Did the young lady helped you? My daughter always like to help me. Another nice video from you. Thank you.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+angelisone not sure about the water pump part number, but you can find it at any auto store.

[@Ch33no]

Smart dude perfect demeanor for a mechanic. Bout to try this myself. Im way too impatient for this shit

[@kennethfrick4551]

what are the water pump and thermostat goose neck torque specs?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

It's in the description box

[@moejr14]

Is that a dues last pump? If so how is it holding up?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

It’s oem pump.

[@orlandoreese19]

This video help me out today. But i took off the water pump and thermostat. But i couldn't swap the fan clutch. Because i don't have a "Adjustable Chain wrench " Where do i find that at?? Auto zone doesn't have that. and not to mention id broke the old bolts in the New thermostat housing. So i don't have nothing to back the broken bolts out. Do anybody have any idea? ? 2003 Yukon xl

[@NutzAboutBolts]

you can try Napa Auto store or Winchester.

[@orlandoreese19]

Yeah I completed the truck repairs and I haven't had any problems with the new water pump since.

[@tadtravis]

I've watched 10 videos.... gonna try this tomorrow.....why aren't you torquing the bolts???? isn't that critical????? Thanks!

[@SombraLocs]

How long do you think the whole job took you?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

a good 1 1/2 hr

[@rubenromano.6424]

tnks bro....

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Rafael caro24 np! :D

[@503osito]

I have a questios, I have a 2005 GMC Yukon and it been like a week that it been overheating, all the stuff you did, is the basicly what I need to do for my 2005 GMC? Sorry o don't know anything about mechanic but I'm willing to take a risk to see if I can fix it. But at the same time I'm scared not to fix it or to cause more problem

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Any check engine light?

[@503osito]

Yes like 3 different light

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Get the 3 codes and fix that issue first.

[@HelLo-dl4ne]

I've changed it yesterday. But I didn't turn the heaters on, is it okay?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+lasiaF ayahslA it should be fine, just don't turn on the heater until you hear the radiator fan kicks on.

[@HelLo-dl4ne]

NutzAboutBolts thanks.

[@joseolguin6844]

Como cambiar guantera de Yukon 2000 automático

[@zaxokurdo4592]

I have 2003 GMC Yukon I replaced the thermostat but still cool air coming out from vent I think I have air in the system how do I get that air out from system some one help please thank u

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+zaxo kurdo did you put the thermostat properly with the jiggle nipple facing up? to bleed the air out of the system, you do it the same as draining and filling the coolant, we have a video on it in our channel.

[@ignaciosevilla2298]

i notice u didnt used any gasket sealant on water pump

[@Cotorro187]

I believe you dont use sealant on the metal gaskets

[@conjering]

good job, how much does something like this cost

[@NutzAboutBolts]

+conjering not too sure lol

[@newkid252]

In jersey $180 at a shop, $150 from a street mechanic .

[@philrazzi7782]

Didn't need to burp the system?

[@NateDoner]

tip for ya bruh, if you left the belt on, you could have broken the fan loose with an adjustable wrench and a hammer.

[@Pearljammin56]

Mine was on too tight, had to use a chain wrench too...

[@8terdevast]

Aren’t you eliseo’s friend?!?!? I remember your name but don’t wanna put on here. We went to Vegas a decade ago. You rented a charger!!

[@helpmefindausername254]

looks almost identical to the 5.3L !

[@AJ-cv1ix]

I know change it would be easy

[@edwardmoore6536]

Ok.

[@AJ-cv1ix]

Mechanics be made at dealership cause you tube videos be helping

[@loloent]

Ok job but u didn't torque your bolts too I believe 10 or 11 foot pounds check ur onwers manual

[@barbagroup]

Will this work with my 2006 Cadillac Escalade?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Ruben Barba yes, its the same engine.

[@barbagroup]

NutzAboutBolts Great.. Thanks bro. I've learned a lot from your videos. I saw the serpentine belt video too.. I'll be changing those as well as the pump. Thanks again.

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Ruben Barba np! let us know how it went :)

[@antoniocherry5761]

how much would you charge $$$

[@miguelelias2119]

thank u for the informative video man, my Yukon keeps spilling water out is that a sure sign my water pump is out?

[@NutzAboutBolts]

you should do a coolant pressure tester and see if its holding pressure, if its not, you will definitely see a leak.

[@miguelelias2119]

+NutzAboutBolts any time I add water or coolant it all drains out leaving puddles every where I go

[@NutzAboutBolts]

Miguel Elias ok, you have a leak in the system somewhere then. I would do a pressure test and see where its leaking out from, then replace that component and recheck.

[@miguelelias2119]

+NutzAboutBolts thank u