How to change water pump 2002 Saturn Vue

[@neecysydnor1091]

I had someone do this to my saturan and now it makes I ticking noise and sometimes will not go in reverse 🙃 I am a female who watches videos to try to fix my vehicles and don't have many tool I'm not sure what they did wrong and how to fix it 🤔

[@aaronmobilemechanictv7841]

CHECK YOU ENGINE OIL

[@Mr3kings3]

Check transmission fluid

[@chass5438]

I'm doing my L300 pump right now, and the manual states to replace the timing belt if the coolant has gotten on the belt, it needs replaced. Supposedly it deteriorates the timing belt if it gets on it. I just replaced the belt last Sept and I got coolant on the belt removing the pump. I just dowst it with water and blew it off with the air hose to dry eveything. It's new, so I just did that instead of replacing it again in 8 months. Any comments on what I did would be helpful before I put it back together tomorrow, if anyone see's this post by then, lol.

[@aaronmobilemechanictv7841]

It'll be fine put it back together it's not that delicate and do a burnout 🚙💨 after you're done putting it back together!!!

[@chass5438]

I wish someone would do a starter replacement video on the L300. It's bad as well on mine. I've Tapped it too many times, and it's had it. lol. I don't see anything on it on YT but the manual states wrong on how it's done, if I'm understanding it correctly about the Wheel Well removal. Doesn't look like it does to me. It's Buried, and looks to be a harder job than the Pump. Any video's I usually need, it's not here. Anyway, great vid on this, at least.

[@chass5438]

13:04: The problem now is getting the Tensioner bolted back on. I can't see back there and I just have to guess where I'm at with the bolt. So far, I get it started, and I use my "Zapper" and it drops right back off. Lol. I had to take a break to keep calm. You know how frustrating automotive repairs can be !

[@chass5438]

Sorry to keep posting for all my issues, but got 'er back together and Low And Behold....Leaks like a B***h ! I had a feeling when I got the pump off, there was no residue or trail from the weep hole I may have an issue, so I was getting nervous right there that it could be something worse. I guess I can run it with the cover off and see what I can find. I probably can't get it in the shop for a least a week as over-booked as He usually is. I'm fearing the worst, right now with that car.

[@chass5438]

Edit: Cracked block or head gasket. You wouldn't think a HG would leak out that fast, tho.