Chevrolet Silverado never ending water pump leak

[@csb772]

To break the fan clutch loose take a c clamp with the belt still on a clamp it to the top of the fan pulley. There will be two layers of belt that will be in the way. Snug the clamp up but not overtighten it. Then use a wrench to break the clutch bolt loose. Using a cheater wrench will help.

[@jakegarza9447]

Too much gasket sealer grease can lead back to the same problem

[@richardjerrybest]

and negates the reason for having an o ring.

[@dannydee9919]

@@richardjerrybest in this case it does not matter, the o ring was already failing, so there is nothing to negate. Replacing the o ring would be the next best solution but those o rings are size specific and i believe that ac delco does not sell just the o ring.

[@richardjerrybest]

@@dannydee9919 Well my comment was from three years ago, but for what it's worth, you can buy a set of assorted O-rings from Princess Auto or most other parts shops for very little.

[@dannydee9919]

@@richardjerrybest yea but the thing with o rings in these type of applications is they almost always have to be the exact fit and durometer. And after already going through the tedious process of installing that hunk of metal in an awkward position, dealing with those stupid tedious spring hose clamps, then torqing bolts, then fitting the pullies, i honestly wouldn't want to trial and error in an attempt finding a matching oring, knowing my luck ill try on every single oring in the assortment box only to find out that none are compatible.

[@christianh9099]

My stuff always comes off hard as well never like the other videos were it just falls off. Great video thankyou

[@jimmyjack7141]

That pump looks like is has more like 250,000 miles on it.

[@dukeofnyd1]

Nice truck, nice video! Sorry you had to pull it apart so many times, it is not a fun process. I used a chisel and a hammer to break the nut for the fan (and tighten it back on). I changed the pump when it started to leak from the weep hole. Sometime after replacing it, it leaked at the new gaskets (the replacement pump came with cheap non oem style gaskets). Replaced those with oem style and my leak went away. Not the same as you, but I figured my experience would be helpful to others coming to your channel with similar issues.

[@dukeofnyd1]

Looks like its leaking again 😠

[@stonewallbryant4651]

@@dukeofnyd1 did you fix

[@dukeofnyd1]

@@stonewallbryant4651 yes. Another water pump i think. Dont remember really

[@thedon217]

Imines leaking, I just got and install the water pump. I'm going to check it out tomorrow and fix the gaskets I think that's the problem. but it's also squealing now. so I'm thinking I might have to get a belt and pulley now?

[@maryfields5785]

If u take a C clamp while the belt is still on put on back side and tighting it down keeps it from moving everytime

[@tonyz6421]

👍🏼yep

[@jaygold4467]

Brilliant Krystian. As usual great job. Very thorough. You are going to love that Shakespere Micro Series 7' fly rod. Perfect brook trout rod. I put a classic Pfleuger Medalist 1494 on it with WF4 line. Casts beautifully. $17.00 at Walmart!!!

[@ThatGuyThat1]

A good way to lock up the fan to unscrew it. Use one of those flat bar clamps. Secure it around the housing. And put the bar against the bottom of your alternator or a pulley nearby

[@jeep2liberty]

My 2003 6.0L was leaking around 2 of the 4 seals between the block and the pump. Looked like the factory seals were pinched a bit and leaking for a long time.

[@marylamb6063]

I rented, with an $80 deposit, a spanner wrench kit from Autozone. My husband would whack the wrench with a metal hammer and I would stuff a screwdriver into the puller nuts to prevent the bolt from moving with the pulley. I wasn't able to hold the screwdriver, so I readjusted it so I put my foot on the screwdriver handle. A few whacks and it was off.

[@joshchristian6101]

A clamp would have made your work easier. Stating that for the next guy who reads it.

[@jmc5341]

Did that work? I would be worried that if the gasket sealer is squeezing out of the outside when tightened it would also squeeze on the inside.

[@JohnSmith-xx1lx]

No answers...

[@JamesAnderson-ow5mj]

I bet he had that sealer all over in that motor gasket sealer i bet was a bad idea

[@boulderbob5941]

These come with a 2 year waranty why not just return the part and get a new one. These only retail at 40.00$ would of saved alot of time just getting a new one. LOL But good video Like the ingenuity you put into doing it. How many hours did this take you over all?

[@alex46801]

Nice, Chillstep in the background. Mixhound?

[@dbernstein7901]

Where did you get the large O ring? Had a similar issue with my Denali 5.3L, except before seeing this I replaced the pump. Gates premium pump from Amazon < $70. I like the fix you found but you didn’t state that his fixed the leak. Did it? Thanks for your post, very nice.

[@troutjunkie7330]

Still driving today with no leaks. Bought the o-ring at Gragers

[@dbernstein7901]

@@troutjunkie7330 Graingers ?

[@troutjunkie7330]

@FITNESSOVER45 yes

[@deezyfosho]

I'm glad u showed this vid. I know I need a new one. I can't use regular coolant so I've been putting in water so it doesn't run hot. I think I should start using distilled water instead. So wat can I use for a temporary seal until I get it replaced?

[@troutjunkie7330]

Are you sure its leaking from the back and not front? 99% leaks out of the weep hole in the front. Problem with running water is rust in all the passages in the engine. The block is raw iron that rust with normal water. Once you got layer of rust, the water does not cool the engine

[@deezyfosho]

@troutjunkie7330 if I could send u a Pic of where it's leaking. I was gonna start using distilled water until I get it replaced. I make small trips n then back home. I dnt wanna use coolant cuz it'll just leak out. Honestly it's leaking from wher the water pumps gaskets on the passenger side of the pump. N it's dripping down on the harmonic balancer. I was just gonna replace the pump n I might as well change the thermostat also. I thought it was a product I could use to seal it up for now

[@troutjunkie7330]

@@deezyfosho There are plenty of stop leak products in any auto store but most don't recommend them as they plug up heater cores

[@csarebel8657]

I wonder if an angle grinder tool would fit it??

[@JamesAnderson-ow5mj]

It looks the same size i thought the same thing

[@yaycity8870]

You could have saved yourself all the work and just put 2 10 mm bolt and hold it with a flathead or something a little bit bigger and that's it but it's cool that you made your own too good job is about getting the job done

[@OldmovieMike]

Thanks for the video, I subscribed. having possible water pump leakage? nice to see the back of the water pump,as a possible culprit. again thanks.

[@tonymoreno2558]

Did this repair work

[@troutjunkie7330]

Yes. Running dry to this day

[@garrycoleman2494]

Did the silicone fix your water pump

[@troutjunkie7330]

Yes it did

[@alexquinones992]

Bro just use the belt tensioner to hold the fan next time throw the belt back on under tension and it will allow you to hold the fan , be careful tho you would not want to turn the engine counterclockwise by hand so be careful doing it like i do it.

[@mwmceo6145]

Did it work

[@kentuckycowboy2]

I've ran onto some tough ones at the dealership before and normally a air chisel with a dull or blunt chisel in it will knock them loose.

[@AirAmerica]

Ran into the same issue. Got hot while setting with A/C running... Leaking from rear of pump behind thermostat.

[@joshchristian6101]

How did you locate the leak? I've already ruled out a head gasket leak, but, can't find a leak anywhere!!

[@rickynelson7023]

Mine is leaking fron the back hope its this and not the whole pump, slow leak like yours what do you recommend

[@stonewallbryant4651]

What was it

[@VayaconChupacabra]

Nice tool!

[@mra95662]

Chevy water pumps are prone to leaking

[@TheMudkipzGames]

my fan was doing the same thing so i tightened it up and then smacked it and it did the job

[@smokeu600]

Did it help? I'm having the same issue. Brand new pump and it's still leaking coolant.

[@beerman9807]

smokeu600 lol i paided a crackhead 20 bucks, job well done

[@OffRoadFishingAdventures]

Great video!

[@cedrickscott283]

What yr is this???

[@troutjunkie7330]

99

[@jimmyjam209]

DID YOU Consider using k-seal or some other sealant to try that or is using that option a waste of time?

[@countrygirl4422]

Wish I would've taken auto mechanics in high school.

[@MattGiff-fy4ls]

You used grease ? It’s def going to leak using grease bro. Using gasket maker be best! Grease is bad bad

[@billvickery712]

SHOULD USE THREE BOND IT DOES NOT SLIP LIKE SILICONE ANS WILL FILL UP TO A 3MM GAP

[@wethepeople9393]

Sir chisel on side of nut bam done

[@jasonbooth5141]

The paper gaskets are always the best

[@myoriginalmusic6739]

nice job :)

[@Archangel0804]

use a c-clamp clamped over pulley and serpentine belt. Tighten down. Then Use an adjustable wrench and a pipe if necessary for leverage. It takes nothing to remove the fan. 99% of the time, These water pumps leak because of crappy gasket sets where it mates to the block. Buy good gaskets like Fel Pro and you won't have problems

[@grandnasty8749]

The reason y that fan was so hard to take off is cuz someone torque that thing back on to tight if it was put on right u could have just got it of with a wrench and a wack with your hand

[@d46512]

11 000 miles my ass. More like $9 junkyard special.

[@Old_American_Vans]

Теперь тот черный герметик будет у вас в радиаторе печки .... Зачем мазать с двух сторон его и таким жирным слоем ? Дилетантство.

[@troutjunkie7330]

I'm Polish

[@Daicecreammanz]

What was the number of the o ring?

[@troutjunkie7330]

Giovanni Ruiz I dont remember

[@FeloniousDream]

0

[@davidmagnus7387]

You sound like the foreign dude from family guy who almost speaks fluent English

[@Old_American_Vans]

Hm-hm

[@johnwinnerdz1]

!00weiner