3.1/3.4 WATERPUMP REPLACEMENT

[@Mrsmoksgoodshit]

my water pump started leaking today so now my husband gets to have fun changing it. thanks for the great tutorial on how to chang it

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

glad you like it , thanks for watching

[@dkruitz]

I have to do my wife's water pump and looked this up just to see if there's any gotchas and I was surprised to see that it's like a cartridge. This is a great no-nonsense video thank you for sharing!

[@martyjoseph9507]

Best video I've seen on it. A friend has a leaking 3.4 in the 2002 Grand Am and it looks very similar to the 90's one I did 15 years ago.

[@BIdouble94]

Thanks man. My car started leaking around the water pump so I will just change it out so I don`t end up with a seized up one. I grew up working on older cars so these compact engine compartments kill me every time I have to work on one. Your videos are great!!!

[@danielc9312]

Best vid I've seen so far on this water pump for the 3.4L. Thanks

[@herdesignan73]

Wow... this is a great video for a do-it-your self woman too. Thank you so much for this video!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

that's what I like to here!!! your welcome

[@andyhank4867]

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[@brantleybode2578]

@Andy Hank definitely, I've been watching on KaldroStream for since november myself :D

[@user-jd5sj8jx7r]

Anytime a guy gives the torque specs I know he tries doing things the right way. Thanks man, good video.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

no problem!, thanks for watching

[@kevinsanders9672]

Thanks Joe. This video was very informative. Today I successfully changed the belt, and the water pump of my 03 chevy monte carlo. I greatly appreciate ya👍🏻

[@canteengirl4]

Joe, you're my go-to guy to fix everything. thanks! just changed my water pump (montana)

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+susan smith thanks glad i could help, thanks for the kind words

[@joesoupcoxman]

Great video pal. This is much simpler than I had thought. Good stuff!!

[@GNRNXTTv]

very informative and greatly appreciated I am a young Pontiac Grand Am owner and this help gear me in the understanding and direction of replacing the parts correctly and smoothly. As well as made me excited about getting ready to work on the job.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Dre Nelson glad i could help ya out, thats the purpose i make these videos for is to make it easy for you .

[@marqualonposey4270]

JoeTheAutoGuy Hey what if all my screws tbst goes back into the water pump doesnt fit???

[@icemancometh8679]

@@marqualonposey4270 Maybe you picked up the wrong screw cuz you have two different sets - with my Grand Am I don't think I have a tension pulley just a bolt to release the power steering I think.

[@SQTierHog]

young man, thanks for all the time you take to make your videos to help us do-it-yourselfers out!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thank you for watching! , glad I can help the community out

[@sergiogobniskeb3718]

Thank y6ou very much for this tutorial video Joe. You explain things very clearly.

[@cbart3634]

You just saved me a ton of cash. Thanks for such a great and clear video. I did it!! Easy

[@williejames914]

Great Video I didn't know that tha waterpump was in tha housing I thought that housing had 2 come off Maaaaaaaan now I feel alot Better😁👍🏽

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Glad I could help

[@richierich5570]

Nothing beats having all the right tools.

[@alfredoleal4347]

Very informative video. Helped me a lot. Thanks.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

your welcome thanks for watching

[@stevenfruendt4132]

good job ,im a old school v8 guy and you made my job easy !

[@mariamadrid2508]

Thanks, Joe. Appreciate the tips like checking the belt against housing.

[@808HachiRoku]

Love when oem parts are involved first time fit can't get any better

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

808HachiRoku very true

[@justinv3080]

That's not the oem, the oem was a Hitachi, thats the MIC replacement part. Also that the older cast impeller design, the newer stamped impelled has improved flow.

[@justinv3080]

@whacky pax should be ac delco 25-1671

[@justinv3080]

@whacky pax alternate gm number is 89017269

[@sergiosalamanca602]

Very good video, and very well explained , thank you very much for sharing.

[@rafmoc]

Gracias Joe, tu video es muy explícito y me resolvió las dudas que tenía. Felicidades

[@jasondodson6328]

Thanks very much. Simply explained, this vid was very helpful.

[@philteke4158]

Thanks for posting Sir. This is very helpful appreciate you taking the time. You really know your stuff!

[@tuckerallen3621]

Dude fantastic help! Thank you!

[@hirmizzz]

Thanks a bunch dear Joe for this very great video!

[@kraigschultz8622]

awesome video. Just changed my pump and it went just as you showed it should.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks, glad i could help you out

[@lopiecart]

this is the first time ive seen an electric torque wrench, and its from 2013. Pretty fly for a car guy.

[@KENNYMACILIANO]

Thanks man! This videos was really help make the job easy.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

your welcome thanks for watching

[@jongregoryusaf7699]

Great video man, helped me a ton on my 03 grand prix.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks for watching :)

[@captmorgan001]

Thanks for the great video! It helped me get the job done. Keep em comming!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+Brandon Morgan glad i could help !!!!!! thanks for watching

[@bettyemerson1212]

Thanks,for sharing how to take off water pump!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+betty emerson thanks for watching

[@AntonioBklyn1]

What what that material that you use to remove the 'spot' off the pully? The spot was caused by when the belt rubbed on the pulley after the pulley froze. Thank you for posting the video and sharing your knowledge.

[@mattheww9248]

Great video. If I'm not mistaken, the bolts should be tightened/torqued in a star pattern though.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

it doesnt say honestly in any service manual and if your torqueing them they should all be level mounting but its not a bad idea , thanks for watching

[@charliekucharski2079]

Nice job Joe. Thanks for doing this.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+Charlie Kucharski no problem, glad i could help

[@madmike3478]

Damn I had my headphones in at full blast when you took that razor to scrape off the rest of the gasket! Other than that thanks for an informative video.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Mad Mike glad i could help thanks for watching

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

unfortunately i believe your lower intake gaskets are leaking , its possible to change the thermostat when you remove the exhaust mid pie sheild,but you have to remove the throttle body to do it, its a pain in the butt either way

[@JarretGrimesAquaticLife]

Great info man...keep up on the auto mechanics

[@bigfootbillunknown9511]

Thanks Joe: Your step by step instructions were great and easy to follow. Also, thanks for including the torque specs. Most videos fail to give you that information. Also, it's a good idea to replace the Serpentine Belt, even if it appears to be okay. Best to be safe, than sorry!

[@LiveLyfe24-7]

great video thanks for going in to detail very helpful information.

[@mkzmatthew25]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! very much appreciated

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+Matthew Munyakazi thank you for watching

[@grega659]

Very good video!

[@MrObrently]

Thanks man! This is just what I needed!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Brent Smith great , thanks for watching

[@Daehtopbud]

Thank you so much man very good video

[@rabenson000]

Very good and informative video thank you!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks for watching, and your welcome

[@marniesyvret882]

Thank you buddy easy peeezy the way u do it , good job !!!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks for watching, glad i could help

[@stevebutler812]

Good video. Was thinking of buying an older model of this car but it had a bad water pump. After watching this video: I can easily fix that. One idea: I probably would say the putting on of the bolts should maybe be in a star rather than consecutive pattern. Also, wasn't sure if the belt tension was automatic. Is there a certain way to tension it?

[@susdagoose3825]

Very thorough! Thanks.

[@3585orlando]

great video...match my 3400 impala and i know where my pump is now...i thought it was where the ac compress is now that clarified....starting to hear a little ticking noise when i start but then goes away at operating temp. where did you get the electronic torque wrench? i could really use that for my tasks and it will complete my tool box..i usually just turn the bolts until they cant turn no more

[@jeremywatson1604]

Yea, I got the tstat changed without removing anything really just a lot of time and the right tools,but then when I started it up a bunch of white smoke came out of my tail pipe

[@richardbrown5346]

Hey thanks so much what a big help.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

depending on the application i have used some open ended half moon wrench to get them out

[@tonys3370]

ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL? idk if you said that but some videos mention it others dont. please tell me. i have a 1994 olds cutlass ciera 3.1l v6 will the maintenance be exactly the same as in the video?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Tony S technically almost all automotive repair procedures start with removing the negative terminal. the repair in this question you dont have to, the good reason to do it is if you leave it connected and you touch the positive terminal to anything else metal in the car it will arc, if you disconnect it you would have to touch the negative terminal to arc and thats the reason most procedures start with removing the negative side, in all repairs if im disconnecting a connector or getting close to wires etc. then i disconnect it

[@jamesharber2387]

Thanks...I can do this. Good video, and informative.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

James Harber Welcome thanks for watching

[@chipdr911]

Thanks for the knowledge. Time to get to work

[@paulepling]

Thanks for your post and videos

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

a lot of white smoke? are you having overheating issues?

[@michaeldavey7446]

Do I have to use silicone on it if it comes with a gasket

[@hallwayz1]

no you don't need it for this fix.

[@tommyola1212]

Great video...thanks 👍👍👍

[@icemancometh8679]

I have one similar to this but there is no clearance between the bolts on the pulley housing and the frame - about a half an inch.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

some are tighter , have long reach wrenches for that

[@icemancometh8679]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy I got the pulley housing off and it wouldn't come off because there's no clearance between the water pump and the fender. I couldn't get it from underneath and I couldn't get the last three bolts without getting the pulley housing off! Arggh! I'm cutting a hole in the fender well!

[@jeremywatson1604]

K so today I changed the water pump, went to change the thermostat, open up my air filter to get some elbow room, and there's gas, oil, and coolant all in my air filter, any idea what is wrong? I'm thinkin head gasket I hope not tho. Also how the he'll do I open up the thermostat housing without taking apart everything, those bolts are just inaccessible

[@davidyoung6704]

I have 1995 buick century 31 i can't get the pulley off i tried using a pry bar but it still won't budge

[@keithbridgewater2454]

did you put any sealant on the gasket?

[@joseinfante6340]

thank`s bro, great video

[@Samestori214]

Thanks again Joe! is the water pump replacement cooling system bleeding the same as your other video on bleeding coolant system? thanks and new sub also.

[@poppil1]

Thank you for your very helpful video`s,,, can your water pump, be bad & stop pumping water even when it`s turning ? no leaks & the belt is turning,,, thanks, Jack

[@icemancometh8679]

Yep! I think I have one of those! When the water pumps been on there a while I think the blades inside just rust out to nothing and the water pump is turning and running fine but not doing anything. How do I know? I don't have any heat and I've replaced everything else - no circulation.

[@jeremywatson1604]

Just a little bit of smoke til I hit the gas and then it's huge clouds, cars been overheating for a while that's why I changed the water pump and tstat, but I can see the water bursting from the gaskets all over the engine block, oil leaking everywhere, and the fuel pressure regulator has got a pretty bad leak, and my heater blows ice cold

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

your welcome, thanks for watching!

[@miltonwilliams2399]

I like ur video it's very helpful my question is what about the serpentine belt do I have to loose it in ordred to take that first part off

[@bandit36goingon37]

Milton Williams ...yes, with a 3/8th drive 😉

[@tonygutierrez9295]

Very well done!

[@marcushaynes2442]

great info thank you for the help

[@echoscope4278]

What's the tension on the belt?

[@genereeves3866]

Thanks-Great video!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks for watching glad i could help

[@listenmyfriendfranklin6325]

Hi, great video. What if someone doesn't have a torque wrench? Can you get away without one? Thanks

[@justinv3080]

Frank Nachtman Yes but you have to be pretty careful not to ham fist it, the hardware is small

[@cjsanders711]

Great video

[@joshua6200]

....and yes, that electric torque wrench is awesome

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+joshua6200 thanks its been a nice one

[@eduardogarnica277]

hey I have a question.. whats the part called that's behind the water pump?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

front timing cover/ housing

[@seanchriscraft]

Nice vid, thanks !

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thank you , and thanks for watching

[@Dovesniper]

Great video!

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks for watching

[@marqualonposey4270]

Hey what if all my screws tbst goes back into the water pump doesnt fit??? @joeytheautoguy

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

the bolts thread into the housing shoul not be diffent at all. the pump only goes in one direction be sure of that

[@sandoval0622]

same method for an 01 alero 3.4 v6?

[@chitown2573]

Homero Sandoval yup.. same car same problem

[@javionware3000]

Chi Town can the water pump cus the brakes to get rough?

[@javionware3000]

Chi Town can water pump cause the brakes to lock?

[@michaeldavey7446]

Do I have to use RTV silicone on the gasket for extra protection if the new pump came with a gasket

[@ikonik7777]

@@javionware3000 no, check your brakes!!

[@dwallyworld4]

I know this has been around for a while, but we're (actually son & his friend) working on a 2003 olds alero with the 3.4L and they seem to be having difficulty lining up the bolts on the motor (and possibly the gasket?). They got all the bolts in but 1, and then tried to force it and snapped the head off. Besides having to figure out how to get the bolt out and then finding a replacement (new waterpumps don't come with them) I have a feeling the water pump only goes on 1 way and they have the wrong one. The holes in the WP housing LOOK to be evenly spaced, but I noticed the comment in your video that the gasket only goes on 1 way, which to me also means it may only fit properly on the motor 1 way. How do I know which part is the top? Other cars they have worked on had the matching tab on the motor to line it up. The alero (and whatever you were working on in this video) do not. I don't want to assume the "tab on the left" in your final tighten of the bolts would be correct for the alero but am wondering if you would know or the best way to figure it out. We live in MN and it's been 10degrees outside so looking to minimize trial and error as much as possible. GREAT informative video. I actually learned quite a bit. Thank you.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

dwallyworld4 to be honest i dont remember which part was the top but it does only go in 1 way , what i did was line the gasket to engine and make a mental note of it and line the waterpump and gasket while puting it on the engine orientation appropriately

[@dwallyworld4]

wow! thanks for the quick reply! I'll have them check the tab to see if it's to the left like it was when you torqued yours. If it is, I wonder if they could have the gasket off causing the bolt to be a bit off as it goes into the motor.

[@csgreg1100]

I would be afraid to install without sealant I always us 2B non hardning

[@shantellamend8986]

You can find something like this on the Avasva page. Full step-by-step instructions right on your desk.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks for watching, glad i could help ya

[@jaydenclibbons3451]

Do I have to set the timing to bc I have a 2003 Oldsmobile alero in my water pump is on the side i was told I have to the timing to

[@kgamaseg]

Thanks for sharing.

[@johnb1022]

Excellent video. Thank you. Is it normal to run a little warmer until the air clears the system?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

john. bivins definetly its always going to have cooling issues if there is air pockets in the system

[@johnb1022]

Thanks for the video and the feedback. Everything seems normsl after it ran for a couple of minutes.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

john. bivins your welcome , glad i could help

[@Crucialkid22]

beautiful tool

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

+Krucial if your speaking of the torque wrench it is a valuable asset

[@brianstormly3398]

king in water pump

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

thanks!!!

[@subwayguy1610]

I'm not sure about the 3.1's or 3.4's, but on the 3800's, the water pumps need PTF thread sealant on some of the bolts. Just saying incase that is needed for this one.

[@redblue40rc33]

+Jared Boss the 3800 series engines are a totally different set up and location on the engine...i had a 2006 buick lacrosse...it was a pain to change out...power steering pump had to be loosened and rotated back to firewall and water heater housing had to be completely taken off to get to water pump off..and also you have those plastic elbows to replace as well, which crack or break and leak fluid everywhere...poor design on GM's part....one of the bolts for the power steering pump was about 5 or 6 inches long and you have to go thru the PS pulley holes to get to it...BUT THERE IS NO HOLES ON THIS ONE TO SEAL WITH SEALANT...ALL METAL INSERT...NO WATER-FLOW THRU THEM.....this job is alot easier..:)

[@subwayguy1610]

I know they differ a lot, I just didn't know if some of the same principles carried over.

[@redblue40rc33]

i just changed my WP on my grand am...no water sealant was needed on threads...cheers

[@armandosotelo164]

Very nice video, can you tell me about your torque wrench where did you get it was 1/4 or 3/8 wrench, if you can e-mail me back please, I want to buy the wrench on line

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

email has been sent armando

[@nicknevarez6669]

Changing the water pump on my 2005 Impala one of the bolts I'm getting a arch but I'm not touching nothing electrical

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Nick Nevarez somethings shorting to the engine disconnect battery inspect wiring

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Make sure your not touching the postive wire on the battery

[@BluEyedRockR]

What year is this car? My wife has a 2011 Chevy Malibu LS with the 3.4l v6 that needs a new water pump. Shop wants to charge $769.

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

this was on a 2002 but the 2011 i belive had the 3.5 but dont qoute me on that. if you have the 3.4 this is the setup but on the 3.5 its a little different

[@clarkkent7821]

You didn't line up the mark on the top of water pump or on top of it goes on top it lines your bolt holes up.you didn't show me how to remove the overflow tank.

[@subwayguy1610]

"Just do a light scraping." *crrrrrrrrrrrrcccccckkkkkkkkkkkk* lol.

[@littleblackrose0611]

Thanks for the great video. Really made the job easy. Thanks for the warning about the belt, I might have fallen into that trap. Mine was leaking from the shaft of the water pump. Autozone recommended silicone sealant on the gasket. Did they steer me right or wrong?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

if its a gasket it is supposed to seal it does not require rtv or sealer of any kind , many people do and ive seen excessive use to where it gets into the pump and thermostat

[@icemancometh8679]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy I think maybe the reason they want you to use sealant is to hold the gasket in place on the water pump while you're installing it - you know kind of sticky.

[@dwaynecollins4974]

@@icemancometh8679 you are correct sir. I've seen people goo so much of that on there that the gasket actually leaks because of the RTV LOL

[@dwaynecollins4974]

@@JoeTheAutoGuy that is correct sir but they also tend to slide around while you're trying to install and paper gaskets are easy to tear so just a little dab to hold it in place till you get it lined up shouldn't hurt anything! As long as they don't get carried away LOL

[@tonetone933]

A bud can u tell me 1st to last on how to put the belt on

[@davidandlaurie1]

ty ..very helpful

[@tonys3370]

did u have a 3/8 torque wrench?

[@JoeTheAutoGuy]

Tony S yes i did