How to Replace Water Pump 00-03 Chevy Suburban

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, bad, or leaking water pump. This video is applicable to the 00, 01, 02, 03 Chevy Suburban
🔧 List of tools used:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oW3/1AXAA00013
• Complete Metric Socket Set 1aau.to/omr/1AXAA00043
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/ojU/1AXXX00004
• Adjustable Wrench
• Channel-Lock Pliers 1aau.to/oaD/1AXAA00139
• A Piece of Pipe (for leverage)
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oXV/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oMM/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/opw/1AXAA00044
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Paper Towels 1aau.to/ofe/1AXSS00035
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/oeA/1AXAA00320
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/onX/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/on8/1AXAA00065
• Large C-Clamp
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper 1aau.to/obe/1AXAA00280
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[@brianbellin5245]

I have 263k on my Suburban changing the water pump for the second time. Last one survived 90k, its was a refurbished. You have no BS videos that give you the info needed.

[@PeterB12345]

For holding the fan to allow removal... Chevy Service Manual suggests taking the belt off and using a strap wrench to hold the pulley. You can get em in the plumbing section of any big box store and they use a rubber strap which holds nice and tight without marring the surface.

[@millionairefinesse5014]

I feel ASE certified when I watch you guys video. Great, very well explained video!

[@Airmanmx1]

Pro Demand dictates Water pump bolts 2 stage torque sequence. First pass 15N.m or 11ft-lbs 2nd pass 30N.m or 22ft-lbs

[@twistedluck3120]

C clamp trick is AMAZING and the easiest way I’ve ever done this! I didn’t have a rubber one so I took the rubber boot of a crutch and but it over the pad of the clamp and it worked great! This has always been the most frustrating part of this job but this method has it done in two minutes literally

[@robertkirschner3519]

This was a great video. Very informative and easy to follow. Was able to replace my water pump, ac belt and idler pulley, tensioner pulley and a few more items. Even told how tight to tighten up the bolts. Watching this gave me some xtra confidence to do it my self. Probably saved me 2-3 hundred in labor. Thanks

[@mikewhite3123]

Soon as he said 10mm I knew I was in trouble....

[@HemiLyfestyle]

😂😂 that's the one thats always lost

[@TheYammerHammer]

I just lost mine in the fire wall 🤦‍♂️

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

I had a 2 liter. Only metric thing in the whole house.

[@IcemanGaming337]

@@TheYammerHammer my heart breaks for u man lol

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😂😂

[@supersonicx01]

Thanks 1A auto team. This video was extremely informative and helpful. I just finished installing my water pump yesterday, after a small hiccup today (thermostat housing gasket) I was able to complete the swap. But also found out there are 2 kinds of serpentine belts made for this model. They differ in amps. A 105 alternator amp and a 130 amp alternator. The difference is literally just an 1in and a half.

[@G_Vegas22]

Thank you for this video! I took a wire hanger routed in holes on water pump and tied it to altenator bolt.

[@weekndwarriorsreallyouchea7051]

Great tip with the C clamp. Was pulling my hair out

[@cjas2921]

Yeah, so was I

[@TheYammerHammer]

First time I seen this trick

[@jacobgonzales2128]

Thanks a lot I used this video helped me change out my water pump with no hassle. Greatly appreciated

[@1AAuto]

+jacob gonzales Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/engine-water-pump/i/1aewp00021?KZbin&CTA+Comment&XGmZL0i6Q

[@ChevySS1968]

Great vid, thanks. I am doing this job today. Going very smoothly, thanks to these tips.

[@jamiewoods9222]

Great video. I've got to change mine. Reason for me watching. So thanks for the video.

[@williammoloney]

Thank you 1A Auto Parts for another great video. Your videos are the best. The C clamp trick worked perfectly. Very easy job.

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[@ericbutler9870]

You have replaced just about every thing on that suburban!

[@Heisenbrick]

This looks easier than I thought, and I really lucked out, I have an 05 It uses electric fans. No big shroud either. I have about eleven inches of space to work.

[@condor5635]

Great video - great opportunity to replace hoses when doing this job. Upper, lower and two heater hoses are easy to replace and if they are old will save you a lot of time and headache down the road. I have the same vehicle - looks so familiar. Thanks for the video!

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[@billbarscdhorf1457]

Excellent video very well explained, I feel confident to take this on.

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[@danasmith9345]

Hey Thanks for the Video. being youtube educated pays off these days. got it all done in about two hours

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+Dana Smith Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/engine-water-pump/i/1aewp00021?KZbin&CTA+Comment&XGmZL0i6Q

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[@rr3102]

Great video, that c-clamp trick is awesome. Thanks!

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[@acelious]

can you make a full on detailed video on how to access the timing cover im trying to replace my oil pump but im lost

[@joshuadunbar4104]

make sure you clean your pulleys of because if you don't your spilt antifreeze will make your belt squeak!

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[@mikedavis5177]

Great video, as all 1AAuto how-to-videos are, so I went to 1AAuto website and ordered the part, unfortunately the thermostat and housing did not come with it so had to order separately. Video said it came as a kit. Also the packaging of the water pump was very poorly done. In a big box with no bracing to prevent pump sliding all over the place in-transit. Inside of box had lots of tears in it. Also the mounting surfaces of the water pump had lots of scratches on it. Hope the gaskets provided take care of it.

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As always Thank you 1A auto.. 👍🏽

[@sukafreecity]

Great detailed tutorial!!..Very professional!

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[@___Marissa___]

I've checked both side of the radiator and there is no drain hose. I see the release twist knob to release but again no hose.

[@TokenTombstone]

Great! The c clamp on belt is a great tip.

[@559043]

best video for this job . thanks 1A

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[@803Dray]

1A Auto Parts always comes through with their videos and parts! Time to replace mine for the 2nd time after about 60k miles. For some reason my water pump only leaks after the engine has cooled off.

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+803Dray Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@jay225br]

I’m changing mines today I’m having the same issues I a can drive 100 miles a day but when I get home it leaks overnight from the weep hole it’s strange

[@fzintzun]

Great Video. The pulley on my water pump started chirping every so often last week but I thought it was the belt getting wet from all the rain we had. Well the chirping became constant yesterday and this morning I noticed a lot of antifreeze on the ground. Opened the hood and saw the chirping was coming from the pulley on the water pump every time it wobbled. I’m guessing the fluid came out near the stem. Anyway I hope that was my only issue because I changed my water pump with your help. Thank you!

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+fzintzun Thank you!

[@lknkjbnh]

Saved me money, and very great instructions thanks

[@1AAuto]

+Ron Aguil Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/engine-water-pump/i/1aewp00021?KZbin&CTA+Comment&XGmZL0i6Q

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[@RYTHMICRIOT]

For awhile now I'd get a "low coolant level" message on my dash once every 3 months or so. I could never find a source of a leak anywhere and simply topped of the fluid. Winter and snow have just hit where I live and all of a sudden I'm getting the low coolant message every couple of days. Still couldn't find any leaks. Now, I have started getting periodic belt squeal. I looked underneath my truck with the engine running and can see water running down my timing cover. The engine block is wet directly behind my waterpump. I believe this has been the culprit all along. I will be changing out my waterpump tomorrow. Thanks for the video.

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[@nealparler1980]

Thanks I did the same change out on my 2000 Z71 5.3, but had a strange event happen while recharging the water, the heater core over flow under the AC accumulator constantly pour the wate out that i was putting the radiator??? HELP PLEASE THANKS

[@vybelyfe5837]

Gotta help my buddy change his waterpump. It's leaking and the pulley is faulty causing his belt to pop off. Great video!

[@cjas2921]

Great video! You guys have helped me so much. Thanks!

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[@andremcdaniel368]

awesome vid...thanks u just saved me about 500 bucks...

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Thanks for the Video.👍🏽

[@rjhardcore3]

Thanx very helpful

[@lopezp3718]

Thanks for da video. I can do it by my self now.

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[@m00nchildblues]

My new pump came w an O ring and paper gasket for the thermostat shroud, my existing one has neither, I planned on reusing thermostat. I cannot use new o ring but should I use the paper gasket? I also forgot to use gasket compound on pump gaskets, is it critical to use compound? Thanks

[@lyndonk2407]

Thanks for the video. When the water or gasket fail. Will it leak up to oil pan?.

[@sean.g4516]

great video I'm doing mines tomorrow, jst looking to see who does it differently, but that's the same method I'm using

[@1AAuto]

+Derrence Golden Thank you for watching. We hope your replacement goes smooth and operation of your vehicle gets back to normal!

[@sean.g4516]

What type of gasket sealer did u use

[@getsudatensho]

Great video thanks for the c clamp trick thats the part that had me going nuts the rest after that is a piece of cake

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[@wesleyjaspers2047]

Yea the c clamp is great I'm just gonna start taking mine and being hands on to the point that you don't want to ride in my car anymore cause if it's just a little bigger like a suburban trust me the Tahoe's better don't think that's enough to really get her going cause all I gotta do is get right and believe me I can make her mine don't doubt ....

[@robertduran1945]

Perfect video for do-it-yourselfers auto shops are hungry and charge you a pretty penny my friend had money and the auto shop would work on his car right away he said why cuz I know I want to eat steak tonight

[@abasologto671]

A nice video man helps a lot. but I have one question. that you use any silicone or like gasket maker when you install the new water pump?

[@CKMocker]

thx, worked like a charm!

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[@mikesmith8090]

I might be wrong but did you use a New serpentine belt as it looked like the old one? This is also a very good time to replace all the vehicles antifreeze as many of us know the stuff breaks down over time and it's not good for all the aluminum parts these motor's use if not changed, flushed etc. Otherwise great Video!!

[@AllenBoxingClub]

Thank you so much! Big help

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[@ke9527]

Great video. Thanks

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[@bentonsdrenchedwrenches5132]

Good vedio

[@josecabello6397]

Thanks you

[@jeffreynobles948]

Is it 11 ft. lbs on all the LS variant truck engines? I just replaced the water pump on my 2011 Camaro SS, and the first pass was 11 ft. lbs, but the final torque spec was 22 ft. lbs on the second/final pass. ALLDATA says 22 ft. lbs on the second/final pass. Not trying to contradict you, just trying to clarify for people watching this video.

[@floydkettle2469]

a guy gave me a 2003 tahoe for $500 with a bad water pump for part payment on a job i did. randy's auto in sidney neb. told him a $1000 to replace the pump. did a little patch job for another guy that paid for the water pump. thanks to your video it was so easy to fix. 230.000 miles on the tahoe sounds like new no ticking sounds at all. do you think i got a good deal? its super clean tires are almost new breaks were replaced last year and was well taking care of.thankyou you so much for helping me

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[@ronaldjennings9221]

Best way to remove the fan clutch that I've ever seen. Always very stubborn.

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[@dannyfubar3099]

Excellent Thank You!

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[@jimpeterson6564]

So no gasket or silicone on the thermostat housing? Thank you, great video.

[@Ladco77]

Some use a gasket and some use an o-ring. The one in this video uses an o-ring.

[@levicallis459]

Did you throw the felt gasket on the housing , or just use the thermostat o ring ?

[@derekmiller8106]

So no retaning clips needed for the heater core hoses? Just the metal clamps? I was told i need retaning clips to prevent the hoses blowing off

[@brysonsofele7658]

oooooohohhhhhhhh!!! okay! lmao cheers mate!

[@rogermerritt6470]

Great video. But I'm having some issues with getting that thermostat to fit into my water pump. I bought one that looks just like yours. Too tight a fit for it to enter pump. This 2002 suburban I have I acquired back in March seems to have a new pump on it, but during cold weather now the the motor never comes up to operating tempurature and now getting check light. I installed two thermostats from Oriellys auto and those thermostats have three raised ridges on top of them. Both did not do the job and I suspect those ridges are allowing coolent to bypass into the radiator and not allow the motor to get hot. Are there two different water pumps available for the 5.3L engine?

[@bcso1747]

thanks!

[@UncleSarkis]

Not necessary to put RTV on the bolts right? I've read in the forums others did, but I did not.

[@1tom35]

Letting coolant get onto belts is a guaranteed belt squeak. So if you aren't replacing them, definitely remove before getting coolant in them!

[@joker90029]

No need to add rtv sealant to those gaskets on the pump and thermostat housing when installing?

[@jamesbailey7785]

Another fan remove idea. I just grab a cpl small bolts and stick in 2 holes in fan pulley, then a lrge screw driver to hold in place as wrench off I believe 22 MM fan nut.

[@1AAuto]

+James Bailey Thanks for the feedback!

[@bigtush85]

Mine came with metal gaskets from the water pump to the Engine. U guys recommend using gasket sealer?

[@1AAuto]

+Benson James Yes, you can use a spray gasket sealer to help hold the gasket in place while installing the water pump. Just follow all the instructions on the can.

[@TyHudson42]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!!😎🖖

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[@marcellpeterson129]

in the list of stuff needed at the beginning you did not mention the new thermostat or housing for it. But later in the video you said to install the new thermostat and housing lol is this a necessity?

[@dmeads5663]

Is this the same for an 04 Suburban?

[@yoz1967]

Do I have to use a one piece thermostat? I have a thermostat housing and a separate thermostat that I bought

[@67manderson]

Why not put the thermostat housing on before installation seems easier.

[@Ktonrider]

I’m doing my water pump again on my Silverado, my question is it appears that the pump is in fact the issue again but the leak starts and stops (basically intermittent) what would cause a leak to be intermittent?

[@WilliamJones-pl2hx]

Thermostat could be sticking shut.

[@austinfarace6881]

You guys have another video on a GMC with a 5.3l in which you say to torque the pump bolts to 22-24ft/lbs. Which one is correct?

[@Archangel0804]

My manual says its 22 lbs...you should first torque opposing bolts at 11lbs so that you don't twist the aluminum housing and then come back and do the same thing at 22lbs.

[@BCSTOHR]

I believe 11 ft/lbs is the initial torque and then 22-24 ft/lbs is final torque setting, for the water pump bolts, but the thermostat housing bolts are just 11 ft/lbs.

[@1AAuto]

+Austin Farace The torque specifications for this part is 11 ft/lbs initially and then a final pass at 22 ft/lbs.

[@IsaacLopez-hj5hr]

@@1AAuto so is that the final pass that you guys didn't show in the video? 🤦🏻‍♂️ I guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend 😒...

[@SeriousMan21]

What is the main part of the water pump that tends to leak? I have an 03 Chevy Avalanche with a terrible coolant leak, I'm having to pour in more coolant every 3-4 days and pools under the truck whenever it's parked. I haven't been able to trace down the exact spot that's leaking, but the water pump tends to be the cause of coolant leak

[@1AAuto]

+Nicholas Loe Thanks for watching! A water pump can leak from anywhere really. A lot of times it will be the main gasket that fails, leaking from hoses that aren't clamped down properly, the thermostat or the inlet and outlet tubes. 1aauto.com

[@frederickcaldwell3414]

i had the same problem on my 2002 chevy avalanche 8100 vortec 2500 engine. i bought a new water pump, put it on & took it off twice. it kept leaking behind the water pump. i thought it may be a freeze- plug. but, it turned out to be the brand new water pump was leaking from the back, near the seal and the bolts on the back. Now, i'm waiting for a New Water pump to Arrive. This Problem Was Very Hard to find Because i didn't Believe that a New water pump Would Leak Fluid As Soon As The New Water pump Was Put On My Truck. I Hope This Answer Will Help You. Good Luck.

[@robertboyero3797]

No gasket sealant on the pump to block or thermostat housing gaskets?

[@1AAuto]

+Robert Boyero The new part comes with gaskets for the inlet and outlet ports on the back. The thermostat has an o-ring gasket already on it as well! The part shown in this vehicle can be viewed and purchased here: www.1aauto.com/engine-water-pump/i/1aewp00021?KZbin&CTA+Comment&XGmZL0i6Q

[@angelmaro95ah]

This water pump with ac or without?

[@risforreal4260]

Doing this on a 6.0 and am having trouble removing the fan. Tried the C-clamp method and the pulley still spins, any suggestions?

[@1AAuto]

+robert price Did you try a pry bar to prevent the pulley from turning? That may help out

[@khohal]

It is easy to remove water pump with fan still attached and then take it off once pulled out.

[@frederickcaldwell3414]

a metal Tap & Hammer while still on the truck. Otherwise remove clutch fan & Water pump. Take to nearest Auto Shop. The Mech On Duty Will Be able to Loosen The Nut Within A Few seconds.

[@manoweb1]

You need to add a correction to your pinned description... You said in your video to torque waterpump to 11ft lbs! The THERMOSTAT HOUSING is torqued to 11ft lbs, BUT THE WATERPUMP SHOULD BE TORQUED TO 22FT LBS. DONE IN TWO STAGES 11FT LBS FIRST THEN 22FT LBS.

[@addisoncox2557]

no sealant on metal gaskets?

[@busdriver1469]

How much time did you spend on this job?

[@trexmarc7]

so, how long was the repair???

[@jeremiahjohnson7329]

No RTV needed for the T-stat installation?

[@HemiLyfestyle]

Now a day the T-Stat should come with a rubber gasket. Many people don't use RTV anymore because everything comes with a gasket

[@staffordemery7857]

After changing your water pump how many gallons of antifreeze is needed to refill ?

[@SecureBoxes]

Just over 4 gallons, I think it‘s 16.8 quarts

[@jamespeach626]

Usually people buy online to save money. I can get a water pump for an 01 suburban cheaper at every major parts store around me than what y'all are charging

[@DK-vx5co]

Video says t-stat is part of the kit, but the link says it has to be purchased separately. What up, Doc?

[@1AAuto]

+D K It's possible at the time of this video it was sold together, but at this time we only sell it separately.

[@anthonyrathore5192]

Those are fiber gasket you need to use gasket sealer on those if they are metal/o ring then you do don't use gasket sealer

[@ohjay7962]

No gasket sealant?

[@Carlos-ip2ir]

Can you put the hours it takes to complete

[@thebro5540]

I just checked online and the kit doesn’t come with the thermostat.

[@waynekoshiway8657]

Water pump torquing is 11ft lbs for first pass and 22 ft lbs for second pass 🤙🏽

[@1AAuto]

+Wayne Koshiway Thanks for the feedback!

[@brad9092]

How much coolant do I need to buy?… And, can I reuse the old coolant?…

[@condor5635]

I don't believe this Suburban has what you call bypass valves going to the core. I believe the coolant runs through the heater core at all times and either goes in the cabin or is vented to the exterior via the blending door. The temperature control controls the amount of blending. No where on this vehicle have I seen valves. Great video. Thanks for posting

[@1AAuto]

+condor5635 Thanks for the feedback!

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

So if that blending door is jammed or frozen . You’d get hot air all the time ? Correct ?

[@meekdook4236]

How do I know if the waterpump is going bad? What are the symptoms? 🤔

[@1AAuto]

+Aerial Photos We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Some signs to look out for is a fluid leak, steam from your radiator or your temperature gauge not reading a consistent temperature or abnormally high. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@benthere404]

The torque specs for the water pump bolts in this video is wrong. You two step torque the bolts, 11lbs first then 22 lbs. He forgot the final torque sequence.

[@dizzydavid4668]

We need an oil pump video

[@1AAuto]

+David Morales We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@dizzydavid4668]

@@1AAuto i own a 2002 Tahoe so i enjoy watching when you guys work on the Suburban! Thank you!!!!

[@joeversus2893]

One thing more I hate more than anything is GM hose clamps off they go! I go and pick up stainless steel one ones.

[@keving1774]

No silicone?