How to change a 2004 Escalade water pump (6 liter)

How to change a 2004 Escalade water pump (6 liter)

[@cedm12]

This is a good instructional video, I will do this tomorrow on my sister's Escalade, thanks!!

[@nicklehmkuhl]

All good advice. It helped me out quite a bit. The only thing I did differently was I used a wrench on the fan clutch nut, it came off pretty easy by wedging a pry bar between the pulleys to hold it in place.

[@TheWarachee]

I need to replace my thermostat on my H2 and I was hoping it was on top of the engine like usual, but this video help me to confirm that it is on the water pump. Well something to do on the weekend . Thanks dude good video.

[@kenman1717]

good instructional video. i do these all the time. 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 engines all pretty much have the same water pump. i hate using a chisel bit on the air hammer so i bought the kit from MAC with the wrench ends, and the shaft fits the air hammer, works like a charm, well unless its siezed so bad, nothing happens. but on some of them there are 2 little holes in the back of the pulley and the gm holder works to hold the pulley then hit it. i used to use a big adustable and a big hammer, worked.

[@EmivasTP]

This is awesome!!!! thanks im just waiting for the water pump on my suburban to go out cuz its been on there for a while and the truck has over 180,000 miles on it

[@keithquick2426]

Hey Brian, I will give you a quick and easy tool for the fan clutch that wont scar it up. The best part is it will cost you 6-8 dollars. What I have been using for years is a short piece of chain about 2 foot or so and a some metric bolts just longer than the bolts that hold your water pump pulley on. Then take the chain and bolt it to your water pump then the other side to a mount or a chain bracket. Then break it loose with a big crescent. You can also use two holes on the pulley. Thanks

[@TechnnoTrucker]

I have to change one this weekend, same type of car. Thanks for the tip about the fan clutch assembly.

[@steeldollaz8094]

excellent very informative and excellent product reviews.

[@briansmobile1]

Good call! I made a tool like that for doing the 6.7L on the new Ford water pumps. They have no room to get in otherwise.

[@kevinhoward4911]

was exactly what I needed to know right at the end..ty. going out to try it now, with all the wrong tools (broke down on side of rd now).let u know soon

[@rockoldedy3510]

you are the best keep going. you just saved me 300 dollars. from 1 to 5 stars. I'll give you 6

[@danh6954]

Very helpful. I'll knock mine out this weekend.

[@roadblockx3]

yes this was very helpful . thanks for the break down .

[@runin1wild]

Thank you! Short and sweet! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I always like to check out videos before I get working to see what I’m in for . TG for internet sometimes it’s better to see first hand then to have to read it! I do all my own work as much as I can. Just change my fuel pump a year ago. For a female I probably own just as many or more tools them most men.

[@gprice2674]

nice on the info! I have an 05 hope it works the same. thanks

[@flexmoney1744]

also you were very very helpful thank you very much

[@bigkev6784]

Tks nice and straight to the point

[@richardseelye9938]

Thanks the fan clutch hint. It was the key. otherwise you are right it is straightforward.

[@briansmobile1]

@javie4vr It's an inch up from the bottom of the radiator. It's a tiny white plug that interfaces with a quarter inch ratchet. ONLY turn it quarter turn and then pull it out half an inch. It's on the driver side. It's easier to pull the hose and about equally messy. Good job GM! You get an "F" (VW tuner sucking air commercial)

[@fatboi2277]

Great tutorial 5stars

[@juiced71]

excellent keep them vids coming!some good info !

[@briansmobile1]

@cobrakid01 Glad you liked it! Click the gray subscribe button above the video for more!

[@briansmobile1]

That's the correct way to do it. - It is a mess maker isn't it?!

[@KhyoteJinkens]

Great video dude. I appreciate you posting this. I work on imports, so if you've got any questions about those just let me know. Thank you for the video.

[@briansmobile1]

Thank you.

[@briansmobile1]

@cobrakid01 Need isn't the word. Want to is better. It holds the gaskets in place till you get the bolts in. It just makes things easier and more conducive to success the first time. It also acts as cheap insurance just in case there's a small gap from manufacturing, you drinking while working, or a phone call interruption or whatever.

[@stevenjowers]

Great video

[@briansmobile1]

@amgreenfield This job is just that easy to do.... didn't have much else to say about it. That was the only hard part so that's what I spent time on.

[@jbarrell64]

Thanks for the great post - I just changed out the water pump on my Escalade over the weekend thanks to your video - not sure if I would have figured out the fan-clutch removal without your chisel advice! Thanks again!!!!

[@blackstar6938]

Thanks! Your video has given me peace of mind for this project!

[@lalo-Espinoza]

Thanks for the input. N yes it was helpful.

[@RonnieG99]

Great job now come change mine😀

[@briansmobile1]

@gprice2674 You're welcome. If it's the 6.0 it's the same.

[@1elAguila]

good one amigo

[@briansmobile1]

@KhyoteJinkens Cool will do. You're welcome.

[@briansmobile1]

@javie4vr Run it to opperating temp. (198 F) Then let it cool completely. Then top it off.

[@ModernOffGridDIY]

good info thank you

[@buddtwin2]

You can get the tool for 20 dollars. Also what u can do is take a wrench that fits that can't think of what size off the top of my head, but u just place the wrench on there and take a hammer and hit two or three times and it well spin right off with our damaging the nut.

[@briansmobile1]

You're welcome

[@HughGhettoBlaster]

just an FYI (option) for the fan clutch removal tools: J 41240 Fan Clutch Remover and Installer J 41240-5A Fan Clutch Wrench One tool goes into the two holes on the front of the pulley to keep the pulley from turning as the other is loosening the hex shaped bolt behind it.

[@HJW81253212]

Brian, i see your rolling large.

[@cashonly731]

good video

[@jbwatson30]

Thank you!!

[@briansmobile1]

@jbarrell64 You're welcome buddy!

[@acgstereoman]

Very informative.

[@jaredgrimmer7969]

Thanks man! You're a stud! My water pump went out in my 04 Duramax and your video on that saved me a lot of money. I was pretty glad to see your video for an Escalade. I know it's been a few years since you put these videos up - thanks for leaving them on youtube!

[@isidororamos5160]

Very helpful....i don't know nothing about working on car...but I followed your steps and I got it done 👍my and saved some money..thanks

[@ghost_gaming0433]

Vey helpful information. Also I like his straight forward easy approach. made it easy to understand and follow. good job man.

[@tjnotorious2530]

Thanks!

[@welcometomyworldhjj9593]

good info

[@qballer2405]

That was good. I'm about to work on one right now it has a bad water pump also leaking everywhere spraying all on the engine. This was real helpful thanks

[@benjamincheney]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@briansmobile1]

Thanks- I'm glad you liked it!

[@javie4vr]

@briansmobile1 where do I find the radiator drain plug/valve in my 2005 Silverado 5.3L? the only thing I see is removing the large hose at the bottom of the radiator (left side--looking at the front of the truck) to remove the old coolant. Thanks for the help.

[@1969Bossman429]

Wish you had demonstrated exactely how you got the fan off. I'm still confused about what you did.

[@zxtenn]

Brian, looks like the water pump pulley has holes for a spanner wrench? I made a spanner wrench from a bicycle pedal wrench when i did the water pump on my 96 ZJ, the wrench locks the water pump pulley in place and a large adjustable takes care of the rest, no compressed air where i live

[@javie4vr]

How do you check bubbles in the system? How do you purge them out?

[@briansmobile1]

@cedm12 You're welcome- I love getting appreciative feedback like this. Thanks!

[@weshallbesaved5137]

Your a sweetie Brian, nice to see a young man doing good things, keep it up.

[@briansmobile1]

@roadblockx3 You're welcome- thanks for the feedback.

[@briansmobile1]

You call'n me FAT!!!??? lol

[@briansmobile1]

1/4" drive wratchet extension should fit that little square hole in the middle. GENTLY turn it anti clockwise.

[@Rocketyt]

Brian, great video. I may be doing my Escalade this weekend. Yellow blood has been dripping out of the waterpump hose. And Keith, good idea on the chain method. I'll let ya know how it works out. Mucho Thanko.

[@rickydillon5601]

you gooooooooooooooood

[@travis8543383]

great video. straight to the point, just the way I like. 5 stars from me man

[@briansmobile1]

@EmivasTP Glad you liked it. Thanks for the shout out.

[@RobIrishMurphy]

Ok, I'm no gear head by any means, but my escalade is leaking coolant, but hoses and pump appear dry, actually looks like the leak is somewhere around return hose, and appears to leak worse when a/c is running, any ideas? HELP it's Saturday and no mechanics are open but pep boys, and they have butchered my escalade one to many times and will never get one more $ from me!

[@Godbeknowin]

THANK YOU for the chisel trick! HUGE help!

[@richtyler1353]

We’re is the rest of the removal

[@ProSmartRealty]

Great!!!!

[@TheGasolinejukebox]

Can't seem to figure out how to open the peacock of the radiator. Help?

[@renalittle3727]

Who do you suggest to do waterpump for 2004 est?

[@briansmobile1]

You're low on coolant.

[@briansmobile1]

More than you know! lol I'm in my cabin in a HUGE cruise ship at the moment ; )

[@lawnside82]

its a 04, i wonder why the water pump went so fast??

[@lyte1981]

thanks bro..

[@bigkev6784]

how much would u charge to replace it

[@geneoshields9922]

4.75 stars...lol... just kiddin bro. good job. The clutch fans are a pain in the rear...