How to Replace Water Pump 1999-06 Chevy Silverado

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The water pump keeps coolant flowing through your engine. Common failures of the water pump will leave the coolant leaking, or stagnant. Both will lead to overheating if left untreated. Install a new engineered to fit water pump from TRQ for total peace of mind. This video shows you how to install a TRQ water pump in your 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Tools you will need:
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• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/o2q/1AX...
• Fan Clutch Wrench
• Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool 1aau.to/oaK/1AX...
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oxF/1AX...
• Hose Clamp Pliers 1aau.to/obS/1AX...
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oag6/1A...
• Socket Driver
• Swivel
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oLi/1AX...
• Rust Penetrant
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/ojk/1AX...
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/ovH/1AX...
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• Wheel Chocks
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[@j3a3k3e5]

Any way in future videos you can place in comments your torque specks and exact tools needed. Great video your a great teacher!

[@Jeffroson78]

Did you use any silicone sealer or any kind of gasket sealer

[@Jeffroson78]

I hope you get this

[@ciezonnpreston4914]

Thank you for uploading such a detailed video i was able to save my truck! i was leaking fluid rapidly and had no choice to take it in, they wanted $1400 to fix it and there was no way i could afford that so i had to roll up my sleeves and do it myself but i had no idea what i was doing luckily i found your video and bought my water pump and I'm back on the road! keep up the great work

[@BShandyman]

Never use that valve on the bottom of the radiator!! Much like his they almost ALWAYS break!! Just remove the bottom hose to drain it

[@ExteriorsDoneRight]

You saved my truck! I've had a slight coolant drip for months, I've just been adding water weekly, finally, yesterday, the pump's pulley gave out, your video + 4 hours = truck's running better than ever!

[@johnalbrecht4332]

This was the easiest waterpump replacement I have ever done on my 2006 Silverado 5.3 😊GM you got this engine right, just like I like my stake well done 👍

[@jibjhbjhbkh]

You guys are life savors I save so much money doing this by myself and not having to pay 1000 dollars just for some labor

[@TheRealAPL]

This video is spot on. Make sure you remove your upper fan shroud and also make sure you replace your air conditioning compressor belt while you are in there. These two pieces of advice made the job that much better for me. With a new Continental belt, my A/C blows colder then it did due to less slip.

[@floridaboy3213]

The air hammer makes light work of those fan clutches every single time.

[@Tomas-gd6lk]

Thank you. I was able to replace the water pump on my 2005 Chevrolet Silverado using this video. Everything on my truck was identical. I didn't have all those fancy tools you have, but it was still easy. And mine doesn't have a fan clutch, so i was able to skip that step. Anyway, thank you.

[@TRQ]

+@Tomas-gd6lk Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@pigseye2]

What a great video! Nice job. Clear and concise, great narration with no worthless talking and excellent camera work. How does this not have more views and likes! You've given me the confidence to change the water pump in my 2003 silverado. Thank you!!!

[@leonelcabrales7738]

Hey how did you face the gaskets on water pump...was the flat sharp side facing the engine?

[@MN6WS6]

Love the video, but LOL at getting that fan clutch to come free at 200k plus.

[@leighpotter8735]

I'm getting ready to replace most everything in my 2003 Silverado's cooling system. The heater hoses, radiator hoses, new slide clamps, and water pump. Prior to all the replacing I am flushing the radiator to clean the system. I'll inspect the serpentine and AC belts and decide their replacement at that time. With your video as a guide I feel confident to take on this job. Thanks for the details and your "done-right" video. I'll edit this comment once everything is done. 😃

[@TomTom-dq3jr]

Sold video I really appreciate your video I didn't know where to begin I never changed out a waterpump But with all your instructions I was able to do it myself And save a ton on labor I really appreciate you Thank you

[@jasonlieu5379]

I know how to do all this stuff myself without the video but it's a very detailed video for people willing to try it on their own it's a very helpful and step by step video if you were going try to fix this yourself. Very well done

[@gregoryjewell5875]

Great video! I appreciate a detailed, concise instruction. And great job at actually showing what you're doing.

[@angeljacobo9115]

This was the worst day of my life completing this

[@circuitmasters5258]

Dude If I ever get mechanics down - I'm never paying for car repairs again - I'm going back to school to become a mechanic!

[@melathomas1326]

Thank you so very much for this video. My son and I was able to do this job. The hardest part was taking off the hose clamps because he lost the pliers everything else was easy. Gratitude

[@mbravo9854]

Good informative video 👍 I'd probably add that you need to bleed the coolant system when you're done

[@EugeneGaudreau-m8b]

Thanks for that going to do mine tomorrow much of preceate

[@b1657568]

Was waiting for the sound of the 15mm tensioner bolt going for a swim in the ol socket swimming pool!

[@datgingerboi7658]

Very informative and easy to follow video was able to get mine done right at 2 hours big help !!

[@calathey2]

Excellent video. Great walk through!!!

[@joeyoung7796]

Thank you for the video i could not of done it with out this video much appreciated

[@kevinpoore5626]

Well that is not nearest count because I thought it would be No I can definitely say changing a water pump on a 1990 GMC suburban is a tan easier I still wish I had mine as long as someone else was paying the fuel bill

[@cloudoftime]

What's the deal with the part about the coolant jacket and the bolts? That seemed important but I don't understand what the direction was supposed to be there.

[@StockDude]

Great video here. One thing he doesnt tell you is, if the nut on the flywheel doesnt loosen easy- if you turn the engine as you do so- you will need a flywheel spanner wrench from oreilly, part 43580. Costs 30 bucks...yea i know, ripoff! The two prongs on it fit in the water pump pulley so you can loosen the nut. Also, once you have the pump off, get a razor blade and scrape off any gunk built up on the engine where the gaskets sit. Be meticulous about this. I spent 30 minutes on mine. This is an important thing that not many mechs will spend that much time on.

[@j3a3k3e5]

You can rent the whole kit.

[@DavidHernandez-ue4fz]

@@j3a3k3e5 you found it?

[@Soundafek]

Nice job, should have way more 👍 ups..

[@blzn77]

Perfect. Thanks for the help. Very good video. Made the job simple.

[@m.weston7114]

Thank you for your video. It all helps.

[@Lou-mp8ds]

Does this model not use a thermostat gasket or O ring? Mine uses an O ring!

[@paulschwartz2464]

I have a 2004 silverado 1500 and the water pump is leaking. I have planned on replacing the pump, thermastat and housing along with the coolant reservoir. Do you recommend replacing the tensioner and fan clutch as well? I only ask because the truck has over 330,000 miles and while I want to keep it functional I'm not sure how much to dump into it.

[@TwigsBackcountryOdyssey]

Thank you for an awesome video!

[@jeremywebb5062]

I thought u need gasket sealant with metal gasket and u have to do star pattern with pump.

[@ps9417]

Thank you for the great video. Very helpful

[@gregoryjewell5875]

Everytime I do coolant work on my 5.3, I end up taking the upper hose loose and filling it up. If not, I end up with an air bubble. Is that normal?

[@htxboomin6259]

Aren’t you supposed to put a gasket or gasket sealer on the thermostat?

[@georgewatts6221]

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.

[@dan.e-559]

no paper gasket on the thermo housing?

[@runrun3175]

Great video. Thanks

[@rockinroger2100]

You ROCK!! Thanks!!

[@tomp4047]

You guys rock! Thanks so much

[@j3a3k3e5]

Do you have a list of all the tools you use specific sizes on all the little bolts?

[@nicholasstinnett6290]

I need a air operated open end wrench!

[@lildubz7492]

Does every water pump from a Chevy 2006 have that fan clutch?

[@bigdbassn4489]

at 6:10 what do you mean about the bolts not going into the coolant jacket. And did you use gasket sealer on the gaskets on the back of the water pump? Great video!! Thanks.

[@dan.e-559]

i left the paper thermo housing gasket out, like the video shows. now my thermo housing is leaking

[@aarontenbusch2058]

Thanks for the video but explaining what the size of the bolts are would have been more helpful.

[@kenfigueroa425]

Is it necessary to use silicone on the water pump gaskets?

[@panchogambino8237]

Wait a minute ..did you use a ais chisel wrench?? Custom made ? Where can I find one

[@rc3291]

Good to know it's a 15 minute job. Now to get er done.

[@TRQ]

+@rc3291 Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@stevienobles7920]

Why don't you use the green kind of radiator fluid?

[@dutch971]

Why don't you want to use green antifreeze? Isn't Dexcool crap? Dexcool supposedly makes your antifreeze change intervals longer, but has a high possibility of failure that can mess up your vehicle much worse than it's worth. Also, what torque wrench is that?

[@brianwalters9053]

When I try and take the tan off it just turns

[@davelovseth2365]

replaced the water pump and was checking for leaks and noticed that coolant was dripping still. i started tring to trace down the leak and it was hard to tell is their something that might leak behind the AC compressor bracket??

[@eliclemenns5944]

I had the same problem, you ever find out what it was

[@biggismall7931]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@gendiaz3022]

Do I necessarily need to change the whole water pump if it's leaking?? Can't I just change the gasket???

[@davidbryngelson938]

Is there a torque sequence? Otherwise nice vid 👌

[@uchiha_shisui682]

My thermostat & housing came with a cheap felt like gasket and a magic o ring that doesn't fit anywhere? I'm literally putting it all back together and froze in place trying to figure out if ima have to tear it back down bc of this stupid o ring that no one knows anything about

[@ConfedVet]

No gasket sealer? RTV??

[@OscarHernandez-ky4gf]

My Y connector broke off on my lines. What is that part called?

[@brucelewis1017]

What size is water pump bolts

[@EnriqueGarcia-cz9sh]

What is the name of the tool for the clams

[@jeffalan6339]

I've worked on the old school small blocks. The 5.3 looks similar, just more modern. Thanks for the video.

[@scottmurray4689]

What do the 99% of the people who DON'T have an air hammer to remove the fan?

[@gulstan6007]

Without the special power wrench, It can be a bech

[@nicholasstinnett6290]

Why cant green coolant be used?

[@keving1774]

No silicon needed?

[@joshbrown4258]

What size are the bolt heads for the waterpump

[@mattmckenzie_music]

10mm

[@Bullfrawg336]

Why not use green?

[@nickpritchett4268]

Need help my fan is just free spinning cant get it off

[@felizreviews5068]

Great video when are you gonna timing chain/belt video

[@walterkersting9922]

The fans the hard part.

[@TRQ]

+walter kersting Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@Jeffroson78]

@@TRQ did you use any kind of silicone on the gaskets or the thermostat housing and is there any special way the gaskets have to go on the water pump to the block

[@blackmanops3749]

Oops. I've been using green coolant all these years. Why is that a no-no?

[@ramonsmobilemechanic3420]

Wow he said pitoné ! that's funny

[@tonyholman2770]

Do I use the paper gaskets that came with new water pump did not come with the metal gasket

[@whitealaskan]

There's no petcock after 2005

[@skillet7805]

The coolant is orange

[@boringoldman]

Why is green bad? What the heck

[@brentmyran1410]

The fan in my 2005 silverado is not attached to the engine ?

[@Dwarte007]

you have electric fans......2005 and 2006, but the rest the same, you dont have to remove the fan so you dont need big wrench or holding tool......... the waterpump is same part and threaded part at the front of the pulley is redundant

[@jujusifuentes7166]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@jonathanphillips5243]

7j0

[@FoUoCoKYOUTUBE]

Never use a screw type hose clamp.

[@uchiha_shisui682]

So what if the screwdriver goes into the hole and its through the jacket ? What changes ?

[@gabem3628]

What is the significance of the screwdriver going into the coolant jacket? I didn't understand that part. Can you explain it?

[@TRQ]

+Gabe M This is to ensure that none of the mounting bolts did not go into the coolant jacket.

[@jordanthenailer6822]

Awesome! I’m about to do this job, so I appreciate the concise, clear instructions. It’s definitely going to take me longer though 😂

[@TRQ]

+@jordanthenailer6822 Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@brucerimar8802]

Thank you. Perfect video. Used it today to change the water pump on my Silverado. Thanks again.

[@fly7881]

You guys have helped me out a lot. Thank you. Very much 🙂

[@victoriarose7625]

THANK YOU FOR HAVING THIS VIDEO AVAILABLE!!!! Helps out a lot!!!

[@losgringos7537]

Great video! Thank you!

[@DaleDirt]

Very Helpful , Thank you Sir

[@johnpetty9112]

Quick simple very easy to understand

[@rcurley2002]

Question? Why can’t we use the green coolant?

[@ozz1967]

GM switched to Orange Dex Cool years ago, not compatible with green coolant. It's a science project if you mix them. Just mix with the "all make and model" coolant.

[@albertdias9135]

Thank you a good and detail video

[@JesusReyes-xk9oh]

Very good man

[@ericbrousseau935]

Thank you!