Water Pump Replacement Chevy Impala 3.5L, 3.9L 2006-2011

[@SpL1tSeCsH00tR]

Easily one of the best “step by step” videos on KZbin! Great work!

[@robf302]

Good video. To the point and well explained. I have to say most people spend too much time talking about nothing

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@donnienicholson4162]

Your right...most ppl it takes 5 minutes to get to the point. Usually if I turned to youtube it's because I'm in the moment and need help not a pep talk

[@jeffbirkel26]

All informational videos should be done like this! He shows every step, tells torque values and properly shows what needs to be done including adding/checking coolant levels. Most concise video out there! Anyone with basic mechanical skills can do this.

[@rednecknate1667]

had to do the ol lady’s 06 impala and went in blind and scared lol but this video help A LOT, good shit bubs really helpful

[@rachelanthony74]

This is a great video. I don't know much at all about mechanic stuff, but I am speaking in terms of just being able to follow along. Thank you and good job. I know it is difficult to get good angles, and get the cameras to focus properly when working on car stuff.

[@cldiazinc]

Thank you! Camera shots were very clear and instructions easy to follow.

[@jasonwilliamssr.9094]

This is a great video.. I’ve watched it several times and every time I watch it I learned something new. Hands down the clearest step by step auto repair video on KZbin.. great job sir 💯

[@stevethomas1857]

The thing I liked best was ....... With each tool you gave the type and SIZE (8mm. 10mm....) I also like that you shower the re-assembly. GREAT JOB

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@mrmjg20]

I agree with all the other comments "great video" made the job so much easier. Guys like you have saved me so much money, truly appreciate it. Had to change mine in a home depot parking lot next to an auto zone. Bought everything I needed from those 2 stores. My pump seized as well and the belt came off also.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 glad u were able to get it done🙂👍

[@gutshot300mag]

Nicely done, good job in your descriptions and taking the time to explain why things are done. I’ll be doing this next weekend on my boys hooptie.

[@paulqruel9290]

Im still driving that hoopie lol

[@dytsras]

this was extremely helpful. dont know anything about cars. Had my drive belt snap....which made ALL my lights come on and power steering fail. Replaced the belt. Belt slipped. Water pump was the problem. A complete novice replaced a water pump in less than a day, for less than $150 💪🏾

[@Riveraharry75]

Great video!! Just replaced mine thanks to your video. My serpentine belt broke so it was a little tricky to remember how it went back on but I just kept rewinding your video. Great job on the walk-through.🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome! Great job🙂 thank you

[@thebellfamilybell2477]

got me feeling like I can do the job myself. Great video sir.

[@Goodfella9887]

This video was absolutely perfect - from description to camera angles

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@frickinlazer8182]

Nice walkthrough bro, thanks. Will be using this when my pump arrives next week.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 hopefully everything goes smoothly👍 good luck

[@klaymermiranda2352]

Best video I've seen.. The step by steps are explain nice, you got a new follower.

[@udara1231]

Did my impala water pump today after watching your video everything came out perfect thanks to you 👌🏾👍🏾

[@jdjm.3630]

Great video, I followed you step by step. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@aiman101]

What an amazing video bro Super informative and straight to the point

[@The_Master_Of_Bytes]

I got to experience the joy of pulling the threads out of the block with a whopping 8 foot pounds of torque.

[@partyrobbins4690]

I about had a stroke when I did the same with the center bolt on the tensioner.

[@The_Master_Of_Bytes]

@@partyrobbins4690 Well me being me, I wrapped in in electric tape and wedged in back in there, thankfully it was the middle bolt on the side that has 3 holes, so it was the best one to have a fuck up.

[@ronsmith7527]

Excellent video! There is no control valve on the 3.5/3.9 so you don't have to turn on the heater, other than to see if it works (if it doesn't, there is an air pocket). The factory bleed procedure is 2500 rpm for 40 seconds, refill, 2500 rpm for 30 seconds, refill, 2500 rpm for 20 seconds, refill, fill the coolant bottle to the full line plus 13.5 oz, run above 2500 rpm until the thermostat opens, then rev at 3000 rpm three times for 4 seconds each.

[@patrickodonnell5988]

Great job! Straight to the point and very complete. Thanks

[@zachwashburn5436]

Great video buddy. Changed mine in about 2 hours. Thanks for your help!!!!

[@paynefamily4434]

by far one of the best wp vids ive seen. great idea for the recirc at 2500 for 40 sec. and recheck/repeat as needed but wonder why you didnt have heat full on at that time? ive always done as dad told me and recirc for 2 min with funnel still in and heat on high, but will give this a shot. thanks, bob

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 ive just had bad experiences with funnel still in, when a car's got a head gasket issue itll shoot the coolant out, so i take a more cautious approach...but that method works.

[@israelcarbajal7760]

To avoid any issue like funnel thing and wondering why the heat on full blast, they create a vaccum bleeder type tool.

[@gerardog15]

Nothing to say but thank you SEÑOR.. very appreciated

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 much appreciated

[@georgestemple3310]

Excellent video very well explained and good camera work no stupid music I have to replace the pump on my 2011 impala 3900 but looks the same

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 hopefully everything goes well..good luck🙂👍

[@gerardog15]

13 people didn't like. ,, probably because they own a service shop

[@backyardchevy328]

Yea i mean im just here to help them out, so it must be someone who doesnt appreciate someone helping others

[@gerardog15]

@@backyardchevy328 my son car water pump just fu..k up..I'm gonna fix it tomorrow thank to you video. Thanks again 🙏

[@backyardchevy328]

@@gerardog15 hopefully everything goes smoothly🙂👍 good luck

[@Daryl-S]

Great video! I’ll be taking it on tomorrow

[@carltoncampbell308]

You are my go to on how to videos very good job sir

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you for supporting me🙂

[@ryan8430]

This yr and model of car has given me more damn problems than any impala Malibu I've ever had.

[@castbulletshooter3486]

Great video, very concise and helpful 👍

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@royantillon6786]

Great video very good explained thanks for sharing

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@FranciscoGil-d6k]

Bro it’s so crazy I have the exact same tools you do. I mean exact combo of Pittsburgh, craftsman and snap on lol

[@christopheronespot4475]

Right on..didn't take long to change 👍

[@carltoncampbell308]

One of the best videos i mean the best how to video

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 i really appreciate it

[@mobes329]

I like the amount of detail you give. Thanks

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@outdooradventures9111]

Big help, thank you.

[@leslieperez5020]

Wow great video thank you for this ❤

[@dieseldawg7132]

Question for you real quick sir… what’s that part to the left of the water pump with the electrical connector in the middle of the engine ?????

[@henryesperanza2154]

Like the way he breaks it all down for u that's wud up😎

[@satochinakamoto6129]

Thank You for the viedo very Through. Just need a little more on the belt install.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea i should of left more of that portion in, but i didnt want to make the video too long either

[@satochinakamoto6129]

@@backyardchevy328 Believe me, people doing mechanical work that have little experience would take the time to listen and watch the belt install. You could have a separate viedo linked in the description on the belt. Any viedo is Greatly appreciated by the people. You did the people a great helping hand and did a fantastic job.. Thanks again have a great night. / /Also a great cost savings is 1A Auto Parts online it takes 3-4 days to get delivered.. Order before 2 P.M. They get shipped that night. The cost savings over parts stores is quite a bit. // Also if you unscrew the value on the radiator to let the fluid out of it while hot, and under pressure it will blow the value two feet, and spray the hot raditor fluid all over your hand. f.y.i.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@satochinakamoto6129 thank you..ill see what i can do🙂

[@mrhamburger6936]

water pump that you replaced I notice there is a frost plug I never seen one on a water pump before do you know what the purpose of it is or what's underneath it?

[@full_metal_everything6929]

thanks you so so so so much do more servise video for ls1

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you, So glad to be able to help🙂

[@shylynnh2971]

What coolant are you using?

[@shaunsfrench1942]

ok I have an 08 Impala 3500 and its been having heat issues, I replaced radiator, flushed heater core and before all that it was ice cold no heat, but now some days it has heat but Luke warm and some days it has no heat until we drive it and when we come to a stop its back to ice cold. oh I also had the thermostat replaced. now I'm thinking water pump. Taking it to a shop and having them replace 1 thing at a time is such a hassle.

[@MisterGroovey]

Is the process the same for a 3.6L impala?

[@savannaw3555]

Can you list all the tools and the sizes we need from start to finish? Please

[@brandofernandez8381]

You don't need any kind a past for the pump??

[@stuartlenk9436]

Great video!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@mexxer6948]

Good video. Mine just didn't work since I somehow stripped all the bolts barely putting any effort into the tightening. Cheap car maybe.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea those bolts are kinda delicate being that theyre so thin

[@bigblue8986]

What was the name of that sponge you cleaned the housing with ?

[@backyardchevy328]

its a gray scotch brite pad, ill put a link on description

[@FrStreetnc]

Does anybody know a trick to stop the pulley from spinning even with the belt still on?

[@backyardchevy328]

I use two wrenches one to hold one of the bolt heads and loosening the remaining 3..then the last one just lil taps on the wrench as ur usually loosens the last one...and to tighten same thing...or u can remove one bolt and stick something that fits through to hold on to the water pump housing.

[@davidhouston5783]

Should explain how to turn the drain plug all not the same if not careful could break.

[@backyardchevy328]

That is true, i should of done that

[@t-pitz8866]

Can the pump in description work on my 2013 impala ? Could u plz shoot the the proper link if not. ? Thnaks !

[@backyardchevy328]

amzn.to/3oJgr3w this one would fit, yea the one in description would be for a 3.5l the 2013 has a 3.6l

[@t-pitz8866]

@@backyardchevy328 aw man I appreciate ya ! I was having so much confusion online is all . Thank you 💯

[@backyardchevy328]

@@t-pitz8866 anytime..glad to be able to help🙂

[@michaellock6448]

What do u do if you take the belt off but the bracket on the water pump rotates with the way I'm trying to loosen it....in other words I'm stuck on that part right before you get to the water pump....I have no torque bar maybe a bar for my jack...? Advice?

[@backyardchevy328]

have u tried say a screwdriver and hold it on the opposite side of the bracket so as ur trying to loosen the bolt the bracket locks onto the screwdriver and holds and it should free up

[@aboomalacani2732]

I'm going through the same thing right now...

[@219Fishing]

Why did the serpentine belt come off ? Was it because of the failed water pump?

[@backyardchevy328]

Yes because the water pump pulley seized up and the belt slipped of cauxe of it

[@219Fishing]

What side does the gasket on ?

[@219Fishing]

Does it was what side I put the gasket on matter ?

[@backyardchevy328]

@@219Fishing well the gasket will only line up one way...and what i did was put the gasket on the water pump while putting 2 or 3 bolts to hold it in place then once its in front of the engine block i start tightening the bolts by hand, making sure the gasket stayed in place

[@219Fishing]

My Impala is back up and running thanks man . Just have to top her off with coolant tomorrow morning 🤙🏽

[@joyceroberts9304]

Good Info good to know, great job. where are you located

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@joyceroberts9304]

@ATCkeepsUsafe I meant what town

[@fishingdaily4692]

Turning the heater on dose not have nothing to do with air in a heater core . But very nice video

[@j.p.foleyjr.6333]

Bro u left out how u got the belt off

[@backyardchevy328]

Yea its cause the seized water pump kicked the belt off the pulleys..but itll be the same as the install except u pull the belt off when releasing tension off the tensioner

[@j.p.foleyjr.6333]

It's below the water pump on the bottom down there right?

[@j.p.foleyjr.6333]

I'm actually doing my impala right now that's why I ask

[@backyardchevy328]

@@j.p.foleyjr.6333 the tensioner will be on the lower left side if ur looking at the pulleys from the front, itll be just to the side of the ac compressor

[@j.p.foleyjr.6333]

Found it...thank you very much bro

[@nyshaiamcmillan-thompson8960]

why is my water pump spinning

[@waynehoward3847]

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[@imstevemcqueen]

Awesome video buddy, thanks