How to replace Water Pump on 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

[@two8252]

I successfully did mine on my '98 Grand Cherokee 4.0L! Thanks RB. I used the double-nut method to get the studs out. Also, I had really hard, old caked-on gasket. I used a wire wheel with a Dremel and that helped me get that mating surface smoothed out. I used the gasket compound and I upgraded to a Felpro gasket. I did this all in combination with a huge flush and a new thermostat. Took a long time and got messy, but this is the first time in a long time my Jeep has not been leaking. I only consider myself 'beginner plus' in terms of my mechanic abilities. Huge, huge thanks to you for your video, RB.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job

[@flyingfatcats517]

Thanks very much for this. Well done video bro. Doing the job on my 98 ZJ GC tomorrow.

[@erikbarry1444]

Good video! A tip for the paper gaskets, I personally usually just use bare paper gasket as long as the mating surfaces still look pretty decent or if it calls for some kind of gasket material. I do a lot more cleaning though. I clean the surrounding area and get the mating surfaces nice and shiny, then clean both surfaces with high % alcohol, brake cleaner or acetone. Then a good torque sequence and then torque wrench if there's specs and never had an issue

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup I use that on every pump job with paper gasket

[@ericlenko7207]

Thanks for the video, im about to do mine. Question i have is this.. My temp would start going up above normal slowly then spike all the way but would drop 2-3 seconds later. It almost seemed as if my rad wasnt getting the coolant from my resevoir. Would this be the water pump?

[@ericlenko7207]

It definitely was overheating btw

[@RBTheMechanic]

It could be thermostat slow opening change it as well and do use the sealer I use on pump seal other wise it will leak

[@kainhall]

Bad thermostat.... water pump only flows water around . It does not suck in coolant from the bottle (that's the rad caps job) . . I'd replace t Stat and then check for a blown head gasket / cracked cylinder head

[@masterpiece76]

Thank you so much for the video, This gonna help me a lot! Question, mine is just leaking coolant but not from the hoses, do you think gasket and sealant is enough or do I have to change the water pump?

[@RBTheMechanic]

U have to change the pump once u open it up it’s best to change it

[@daytongage4690]

So what size is the long one because I’m trying to fix mine

[@RBTheMechanic]

What u mean what size long one? Socket tool?

[@greglapierre7241]

Very good movie, thank you

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thank u this will help lot of people

[@catcope4964]

This is an amazing video. I need to do this as my water pump isn’t pumping coolant as it should. Question though, my cooling fan is able to turn without the tension released off of the belt. Do I need to replace as well?

[@RBTheMechanic]

That’s clutch I think it should be fine there is a test for that but I would not touch it yet

[@kainhall]

It's a clutch fan....it should turn and the pulley stays still If both move, your belt is too loose . If the fan spins with no resistance.... the clutch is bad . It should turn with more resistance when hot, less when cold . . If you start it and let it idle.... then Rev to 2500rpm... you should hear the fan go from hurricane to nice breeze (that's the clutch loosening because at high RPM it doesn't need to turn as fast)

[@Dibran9mm]

I installed it rb. Question and this may sound silly. But after everything is installed , do i just add anti freeze to the resevoir?

[@RBTheMechanic]

U have to fill the radiator up should take close to 2 gallon also fill up the reserve close the radiator cap then let the car run for 20 minutes keep an eye on Re gauge then turn it off let it cool off it should suck in antifreeze then top off again

[@kainhall]

Remove rad cap, fill Wait 5 mins for it to bubble down Fill and wait 5 mins . Do that till it will not take any more coolant . Start vechile and check for heat at the vents (no heat = big air bubble = possible engine damage) . If no heat, shut off engine, fill rad some more and squeeze hoses to try and get the air out . . Let it run till operating temp so thermostat can open . The upper hose will get HOT HOT when it opens . . Fill rad, put cap on Fill Reservoir bottle Done

[@ronreeder1242]

Very good video on this

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup thank u

[@joselortega6054]

Thanks for sharing this video. Excellent explanation and a very good step by step guide

[@RBTheMechanic]

Jose L Ortega yup no problem! Please subscribe and check out my rc channel it’s rcusa201

[@joelfarthing3551]

Great video, but some advice for all. Next time leave the belt on when taking the bolts off the fan, Then take off the belt.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Trueee

[@travisguy6044]

Getting ready to tare into mine lol. Good video brother very informative..

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup thank make sure u use the sealer I used on the gasket that will leak if u don’t use it had to redue these years back then figured out the sealant soloution

[@gregorypiercesr.794]

Great video! Its been really long time since i did mine and its involved, going to get the heater tube before I start!👍👍

[@RBTheMechanic]

Oh yeah defiantly get the tube and the sealer I show

[@alexanderstefanxandraswedi5835]

Great job

[@Dibran9mm]

Was it hard to remove the studs from the old water pump? Any recommendations

[@RBTheMechanic]

No they came off easy but if ur having difficulty try heating it up also new pump should come with some new studs I believe so

[@Dibran9mm]

@@RBTheMechanic yea mine didnt. Bought a duralast one. I tried the two wrench technique. Is there a diff way?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@Dibran9mm that’s the only way vice grip right in the center base

[@Dibran9mm]

@@RBTheMechanic I got them out. They seem a little worn. Will it be alright or should inget new ones?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@Dibran9mm get new ones u don’t want fan shaking vibrating

[@vic2796]

You do not need to unbolt the power steering at all . Just did one last night same car /engine . left it where it was and it was easy

[@RBTheMechanic]

Ok thanks I’ll keep that in mind for next time

[@michaelorengo2346]

Hi, I have a loose radiator fan that keeps hitting something, do you think the fan might just be loose or would I have to replace the water pump. I have the same 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee Thanks

[@RBTheMechanic]

Loosen up the belt to see if pump has play before you replace anything

[@michaelorengo2346]

@@RBTheMechanic Do you have your own website or some how to contact you?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@michaelorengo2346 no I don’t u can send me message here. U can also make video post it I can take a look loosen the belt and wiggle the fan pump see if anything is loose

[@michaelorengo2346]

Ok was just wondering if you had a shop near me, I live in NY

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@michaelorengo2346 yeah sorry but I’m up north NJ

[@wadec5290]

curious if its the water pump is causing my whistling sound when i accelerate...

[@RBTheMechanic]

Wade C it can be anything try removing the belt and turn the pullys and see if u feel unnormal to the rotation

[@kainhall]

Probably not . Sounds like vacuum leak or the hose from the air cleaner to throttle body is loose

[@AlbertoHernandez-jr1qz]

Bien explicado no entendí nada pero ví dónde desarmar

[@RBTheMechanic]

Sorry idk the language

[@chrisb.1301]

Great 👍🏽 video.

[@JollyRogerofthe256]

Thank you