2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WJ 4.0 WATER PUMP, HOSE & THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT.

I helped a buddy out with a water pump replacement this weekend... If you need a water pump in your WJ maybe this vid can help you too!!!
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Daniel 2.20 Blessed be the name of God forever and ever for All wisdom and power are His.
Hey, what’s up, guys? I hope you enjoyed another project. Please remember that this video product is meant for entertainment purposes only and intended for people of driving age, and that is not “made for kids”. Also Please Keep in mind I am not a professional and I have no professional training so don’t try this at home. If you decide to modify or fix your own vehicle please keep it legal, roadworthy, and most importantly SAFE. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you on the next project! ✌

[@carlt8188]

In my home state, a mechanic shop would charge at least a $1000 for parts and labor to do that job. Labor is astronomical now. Dan you not only helped that brother out, your videos are helping many brothers out. Thank you for letting your light shine! God bless.

[@buckeye9252]

I got quotes 600 bucks in California, motivated me to do it myself. Hardest part was taking off the clutch fan. Do your self a favor and rent the fan bolt holder from auto zone/ oriles to take it off. Got it done in 1.5 hours

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Carl! It's Always a blessing to help

[@ProjectDanH]

Nice! The clutch fan is almost as annoying as the lower passenger side Efan bolt! Luckily this jeep nas missing that blt 🤣

[@johnlavato9264]

Damn! $1000? That’s cheap! Last guy I took a car to that had a coolant leak (needed a replacement radiator and hoses) quoted me at $4500 just for parts and said it would take a month to do.

[@carlt8188]

​@John Lavato yeah yeah yeah. You're neither clever or funny. Your troll games needs work.

[@Chrisw678]

That has to be the cleanest coolant I’ve ever seen come out of an 4.0l

[@ProjectDanH]

The previous owner put coolant in it and sold it to my friend with a bad water pump.. very shady...he made the guy pay for the pump. Lol

[@jamesrearick2672]

Great job I've done many but your idea of leaving the bt on the pully is something I never thought of!

[@whizwit215]

Another incredible vid! I never take for granted the fine detail, step by step and great camera angles. Your channel is a gem, Dan! God Bless.

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow, thanks again for the positive uplifting comments!

[@1stzjtruck706]

Keep up the great work. God bless you and your family

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you brother!

[@megenprovan2197]

Thank you for your video I feel like I'm getting my money's worth with the pump and labor included for $400 because I cannot do this myself. I've been losing coolant for 6 months replace the cap for the radiator replace the radiator and all the hoses and I'm pretty confident the garage I was taking it too could just tell me anything they wanted and I would just hand them cash so this time I went to another garage to find out why I have a coolant leak and they found it in 5 minutes and it was my water pump. Needless to say I just found a new shop to take my truck to since apparently the one wants to screw me over after I have spent thousands of dollars with them between my car and my Jeep. I'm going to call him in the morning and ask them to replace a thermostat housing after watching your video. Thank you again for sharing

[@r.weaver3769]

I thought 10 extra HP, and you said it. I like to replace idler and tensioner pulley with belt, they never fail at an opportune moment. Way to be, Dan. Helpin' each other is what we do!👍

[@ProjectDanH]

Amen! I felt bad.. I sent him to the store 3 times that Day. I figured I'd let the pully slide 🤣

[@r.weaver3769]

@@ProjectDanH Sounds exactly like something I'd do too. Keep up the good work bro.

[@burrusaga]

Best tutorial video

[@vet-7174]

I have a 2000 Cherokee, and so far the water pump hasn't, Good Vid as always !

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks 👍

[@davidaskewjr.6911]

You make the best videos man, keep em coming!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks David! Will do

[@ProjectDanH]

WJ Water pump time! Anyone else get stranded by a bad water pump?

[@KJMGarage]

I had such a problem with my old WJ and the thermostat housing. First replacement cracked. Second one I could not for the life of me get it to stop leaking out the bottom bolt hole. Third time was a charm and finally got it to work after getting one from a different place and replacing the bolts and using a different sealant. I get chills thinking about having to replace one of those again.

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! That's nuts! That's why I later the gasket maker

[@joeystacey4901]

Best video I have found to do this job. Thank you

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad it helped, Tank you for watching!!

[@danemiller4852]

My water pump keeps leaking like crazy. I snaded down the mpunt location. Looked clean and smooth. Then the sealant, gasket and water pump just like in this video. Tightened it down just like in the video and still have a really bad leak.

[@ProjectDanH]

Did you replace the water pump? Sometimes the impeller wears in the shaft. If you used an old water pump that is your problem

[@jordangochnour7356]

I’ve cracked more than one of the thermostat housings. Good idea mentioning it!

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes . . It happens 🤞

[@Mauser1965]

Gave my '97 5.2 ZJ LTD to my son. WJ with 4 liter, nice. 🙂

[@ProjectDanH]

Good man! I tell my kids they can have any vehicle as long as it has a 4.0

[@LaCapernB]

Feel bolt 😂 can’t wait to use that one

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! Thanks man!

[@daring7481]

Great video as Always. Your knowledge is unbelievable and your explanations are the best. Wish you had some of your merchandise for sale as I would love to score a Project Dan H tshirt. Keep up the great work of informing all of us uninformed ones.

[@willdaws7366]

i think ill subscribe, i kinda like this dude

[@martinwright9269]

Another jeepers for Christ!!!! Yeah brother😊

[@dapapadon1829]

Nice job Dan.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you!

[@danhambrick6331]

I always pictured Jesus driving an XJ not a WJ.😁😁👍 Nice job Brother 👊

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! You're totally right 🤣

[@Veldkamp88]

I think my water pump is on its way out. No squealing from the pump but she keeps climbing close to 210° (Doesn't go any higher) and noticed little splashes of coolant underneath. Also, the top of the coolant reservoir is damp and everything around it is corroded. I've replaced the thermostat and the thermo housing last year. I don't have a electric fan on my WJ. I have to old school fan attached to the water pump.

[@MCELVAINE6996]

I only wish you could put in mine I have the same issue

[@scottrhoades7678]

Great video 👍

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@megenprovan2197]

Looks like somebody else is going to be doing this for me. As awesome as this video is I don't think I have the proper equipment to start tearing it apart myself. But after a new radiator and the radiator cap and all my coolant lines I took it to a second garage to get a next set of eyes and they could easily see it was coming out of the water pump. Needless to say I'm finding a new mechanic

[@mes66shadow]

2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WJ Front, Driver and Passenger Side, Upper and Lower Control Arms

[@ProjectDanH]

I have a video on that... check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnzCqXytr9qXfsU

[@megenprovan2197]

I did that and my upper and lower ball joints and my front brakes cost me $1,183 cash price no sales tax. But when I look at the price of other used four-wheel drives and I know how much money I have in mine and she looks brand-new at 20 years old. I'm okay with replacing those parts and I'm also okay with replacing the water pump

[@DytliefMoller]

Thanks DanH, the 4.0 hood space seems so nice vs my 4.7 cramped hood space♥ Got any body reapir videos for WJ's? had an oopsie with the garage on from left wheel arch. The double skin making it hard to get a nice spot to pull the dent out :/

[@MrSrtman18]

Good man!

[@lindamaldonado9159]

Hi I love ur video I love them I jus ha ve a question I have jeep grand loredo 2009 3 -7 my motor oil I drive it to about 25 minutes or a little bit more n it starts blinking but when I drive it goes away and i check the motor oil it have oil can u tell me what it is wrong thank you sincerely Linda 🙏👍

[@ProjectDanH]

Hey Linda! I'm not sure what's wrong. Make sure you have the right amount of oil in it always

[@FLATUL8]

Awesome video, thanks. Sub’d.

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome, thank you!

[@stevenreyes9209]

That Ford has to be the next video

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Bro! Soon!

[@dogsarefun2]

did the water pump and t-stat myself... not that hard.... just takes time... Also had a radiator cracked upper hose connection.... bought the rad for about $170 and had my mechanic install it for $200...

[@ProjectDanH]

not bad!! should be right on 195 now!!!

[@andrewchillari7105]

Should I allow the RTV 24 hours to dry before filling or not necessary?

[@cravenadventures]

Why youtube didn't tell me you made a video only the lord would know, but glad I checked.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks bro! I'd hate to think KZbin isn't notifying my peeps

[@cravenadventures]

@@ProjectDanH KZbin in their ultimate wisdom decide to change my watch interest, so I am not getting half the stuff I normally like watching. Instead weird liberal stuff

[@olympA310]

Salut j'ai eu le même problème avec mon zj 4L et j'ai changé le radiateur et hop tout est reparti comme en 40

[@ProjectDanH]

Yep! clogged rad

[@richardbeckmann6720]

Is what kind of coolant antifreeze did you use?

[@rfeliciano]

Hey great job in helping your brother in God out. Where can I find a WJ 4.0L for less than 2k if possible? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Randy, try Facebook marketplace in your local area. Im looking too!

[@chrisdegen2816]

Have you found any Easter eggs on a 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee

[@jamesmichael3998]

I have an 04 WJ 2WD , My problem is when the engine gets warmed up about 5 minutes it loses all oil pressure, I put a mechanical oil pressure gauge on to verify 55psi cold 5 or less hot. I'm not driving it. Do you think I can save it with new lower bearings and pump? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@ProjectDanH]

Yea man, save her.. check this vid out.. it may be what you need. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJe4gp6MZdZjebc

[@jamesmichael3998]

That's my new project, thanks a million, Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@riverbumzz9960]

Couldn't tell if the thermostat was horizontal straight across or clocked down slightly on the left.

[@ProjectDanH]

Unusually horizonal with the little bubble breaker or hole at 12oclock

[@megenprovan2197]

I am getting my 6l cherokee water pump installed tomorrow for 400. Total plus tax

[@pedromabune9594]

Hy my wj jeep, electric fan is not working , im use mechanic fan so, but i think is not good, when i start engine after 20 minute is gone 100 degres, but when is run on rooad is gone down 60 or 70 degres

[@ProjectDanH]

The electric fan relay can go bad.. it is located behind the front bumper under the headlight

[@mes66shadow]

i need ur hlep with my 2004 jeep

[@ProjectDanH]

I got you... watch my WJ playlist

[@merrittmcdowell8675]

Shouldn't that coolant be orange my 03 WJ 4.0 calls for the orange

[@ProjectDanH]

The 4.0 can take the green. The 4.7 takes the orange, the 5.7 Hemi on my commander takes the yellow

[@mes66shadow]

i need ur help with it plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me with it

[@ProjectDanH]

👍

[@brynnond.6952]

Been lucky not to have this issue. Yet. Is this a issue on the 4.7 as well?

[@dtoney1182]

Water pumps can fail at any time. I have a 1999 WJ with the 4.7 that my water pump finally failed after 246,000 miles. Thankfully, it wasn't a major issue since I was driving on I-55 in Missouri on my way home from St. Louis International Airport. Took me a total of 2 hours from start to finish to replace my water pump on my WJ 4.7. Just as easy as the 4.0.

[@ProjectDanH]

No, 4.7s just overheat and drop the valves into the cylinders destroying the pistons and the head.

[@brynnond.6952]

@@ProjectDanH yeah gonna make sure if to stop and pull over before that happens. Got nervous seeing it hit 225 degrees on a hot summer day in traffic, started shifting real hard and got a trans over temp code that day.

[@DL-by8el]

Getting the hoses back on is not fun. Wish I wouldn't have sold mine I miss it.

[@ProjectDanH]

There are pleanty more out there!!!

[@EastSideGz]

how do you know if your water pump is bad?

[@s__6292]

overheats when idle

[@dailyfilmfix469]

My dumbass didn't know there was a spring in the lower rad hose... Uugggh.

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! All good bro!

[@dailyfilmfix469]

@@ProjectDanH my water pump started leaking and death wobble knocked my headlight loose 😂😂

[@antonygantt6459]

Bro how is your wife driving a Ford Excursion ???

[@ProjectDanH]

Cuz we have 4 kids and a French mastiff... Plus she's a badass. Lol

[@antonygantt6459]

@@ProjectDanH that’s a full house for sure I have 2 mastiff’s that take up plenty of space

[@MrRewdtv]

Too much RTV. Let the gasket do its job

[@ProjectDanH]

Never! Lmao

[@MrRewdtv]

@@ProjectDanH Love the content! Would like to visit the big city one of these days! Cheers!

[@jaboneyoyo5843]

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[@ProjectDanH]

🤣 that one was for you!

[@jaboneyoyo5843]

@@ProjectDanH my son and i almost pissed our pants 😂🤣

[@MrRadio1610]

When doing hose installation DO NOT USE VASELINE .. spray inside of hose with brake clean and it will slide right on, then brake clean will evaporate

[@renezamora4879]

“JumpinJalopieDan” How long do you expect to keep on resurrecting these primitive fossil fuel remains rust buckets……..?

[@ProjectDanH]

As long as they'll let me 😉