2012 Equinox or Terrain 2.4L Water Pump Replacement.

[@soflsteel777]

"GM is so proud of this water pump they built the whole vehicle around it" joke well crafted

[@ferndog1461]

Dunkin Donuts Coffee Toast to you, Sir. Peace.

[@nsxt290]

Yes, they made this job a piece of 🎂. Thanks GM very proud of you. Nice explanation and work on the video

[@PhillipBailey]

@@nsxt290 there are lots of engines from other manufacturers designed like this. Both Ford and Chrysler have similar concepts which are actually worse to service than this 4 cylinder.

[@nsxt290]

@@PhillipBailey so what's good in today's cars? Im afraid i won't be able to an oil change without doing something stupid like removing things

[@PhillipBailey]

@@nsxt290 I've got an F150 Lightning pre-ordered. I've been working in the automotive trade for nearly 50 years since points and carburetors. I'm personally done with all the engineering bull shit that they have come up with. Battery EVs can't come fast enough for me. I'm still driving an 06 GMC because frankly I would not recommend any new truck due to all the problems with them. All of them...

[@MikeD-ey3sx]

Glad I watched this before I bid job instead of relying on the labor guide!!!. 3 gasket sets, water pump and thermostat. What a gay placement of a waterpump. You were very informative and patient, good job!.

[@edwinleon3103]

looking for someone to by my gmc...water pump leak

[@troyrunyan249]

Thank you for making this video, very helpful. I got the water pump out of my daughter's 2012 Equinox finally. I was at loss as where to even start! What a pain in the butt!

[@PhillipBailey]

This is the result of a mechanic sleeping with an engineer's wife...

[@darrelthom5778]

great video with description. I'm doing this on a 2006 Pontiac Solstice and I thought it was tough. Thanks for posting.

[@Shirkatron]

Starting working on this last night. Got halfway done and decided it was time to call it a day, with the intention of finishing in the morning. When I returned to work the next day I discovered I was now replacing the timing chain cover, chains, guides, sprockets, and water pump I just installed. Turns out the salesman wanted to show the car and turned it on. W00ps. This happened because the water pump stay tool was still installed and bolted to the timing chain cover

[@PhillipBailey]

Ouch! I suppose disconnecting the battery would have been the safe thing to do...

[@Shirkatron]

@@PhillipBailey or asking the tech if it was ok/safe to show thence , would’ve been nice. I’m not paying for the damage just getting paired to fix the fickup

[@bryanfonvielle9562]

I've done a bunch of these water pumps and I've never taken off the exhaust manifold... This hole process is straightforward everything is accessible witout removing the exhaust manifold..

[@jonathanrodriguez1185]

Thank you for this video. Had the cat off and noticed the water pump leaking slowly. Glad I saw this before putting the cat back in

[@splob1981]

doing this same job myself at work tomorrow, glad we both have the same holding tool. fantastic video, showed everything I wanted to see

[@PhillipBailey]

Good luck. Hope it helped you.

[@michaelherbert8213]

Note to self, never take in this job. Lol. Great video

[@davidhouston5783]

Note to self never buy a vehicle like this.

[@cswann8]

You mentioned dropping the engine twice when referencing timing chain/balance shaft. There is no need to do that. I know because I just did a timing chain replacement on my 2012 Terrain. I did remove the engine mount from that side of the engine. The previous owner of my Terrain paid $1400 for a timing chain replacement just 10K miles before I bought it from him. The shop completely ripped him off. I'm not poor but I don't live in NY state where I can go see Eric O. at South Main Auto, so I decided to tackle this myself. It went pretty smooth but I did hit a snag on the tensioner. It was really stuck hard and I had to get an Astro Pneumatic Nano impact to break it. Once that was done it was smooth sailing and my ECU cleared the timing fault code after the third engine crank.

[@PhillipBailey]

Yes it is possible to do the chain and tensioner in the vehicle but not very pleasant. I would definitely attempt it in the vehicle if I needed to do it but at the dealership they drop the engine/transmission out of the vehicle. With the lifting and holding fixtures the whole engine/transmission and sub frame come out pretty easy but usually the vehicle is not very old and things are not that rusted. Thanks for the comment.

[@Echo024]

There’s a special place in Hell for whoever signed off on that water pump location

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Hello just wanted to say thank you for sharing this video i'm going to start mine this saturday i hope mine will be easier mine is a 2wd.

[@PhillipBailey]

Thanks for watching. I don't think 2wd or 4wd is any more challenging either way. I trust you have the sprocket holding tool. Good luck with the job.

[@orville58]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills

[@Lordblackfair]

Thank that explains everything. I have a leak but the leak isn't coming from the water pump. It's coming from the water pump housing and I thought it was the pump. Now I can schedule the work to be done by my mechanic

[@billturk183]

Be prepared to spend $1000.00 or more. This is what happens when you buy American made products. You get junk. I hate to say that, but it is true. It is shameful that American workers have lost their pride in their work. That is the new generation. So disheartening. We are doomed.

[@chriszablocki2460]

Remember when you could just pop your hood, remove a belt and replace your water pump and thermostat?

[@jonsvideos321]

Thank you! Nice detailed video!

[@PhillipBailey]

Glad it helped you.

[@hofmanjim]

I was able to do the job without removing the exhaust manifold. My Equinox is 2017. I put a napkin down in the timing cover to catch the bolts if they dropped in. I have the newer tool that only has one hole in it. Yours has three and surrounded all 3 bolts.

[@hofmanjim]

I ended up removing the motor mount , I was able to turn the water pump from the opposite side and align the holes. I put arrows on the surface by the threaded holes and lined the three threaded holes up.

[@PhillipBailey]

Was yours an all wheel drive? Thanks for the tip.

[@enriquemartinez7990]

Thank you very much fantastic video thank you for showing step-by-step thank you for teaching me👀🌿

[@PhillipBailey]

Glad it helped you out.

[@lar4305]

why would they do this, so glad i will be retiring in about a year from being a mechanic for 40years.

[@PhillipBailey]

This is just the way things are. Getting much more complex and difficult to do especially for an owner. I've been in the trade for 50+ years and it's not gotten any better. There's a light at the end of the tunnel.

[@lar4305]

@@PhillipBailey there sure is , and it's a bright light lol

[@GwadeG12]

Your video helped a ton, I'm working on it now. 🤯🤬

[@PhillipBailey]

That's why I make them. Hoping it helps someone. Glad you found it useful

[@GwadeG12]

@Phillip Bailey I don't understand gm,if it were something that didn't go out fine yes fine piece of engineering but geese make it alittle easier. Thank you sir for taking the time to make ur video

[@PhillipBailey]

@dustys3948 lol I agree but in their defense a lot of engines have timing chain driven water pumps. It's not just GM.

[@GwadeG12]

@Phillip Bailey good point sir 👍 👌

[@raymondfabii6601]

I just took the cat out and it made it a lot easier to get to the pump

[@fastbusiness]

I have a 2011 Equinox. I replaced the exhaust manifold because it was cracked and caused a code for catalyst efficiency below threshold. Luckily I noticed the crack before I replaced the cats. That eliminated the problem and the code. A real pain in the ass to change that manifold, since you can't see any of the bolts. Hard to install. I hope I don't ever have to replace the water pump or the timing chains, but it probably will happen some day. Before winter, I have to remove the intake manifold and clear out the PCV passage because those will clog up and blow out the rear seal, then oil gushes out like a geyser. Had that happen once already and it cost like $1200 to get that fixed. Lucky it didn't destroy the engine. Hope to avoid that again. This 2.4L in this car also has an excessive oil burning problem that never ends due to the bad piston ring design. Of course, the dealership said that the consumption wasn't bad enough to warrant replacing the engine. I truly curse the day that I decided to buy this piece of junk. Never again GM, you only get to screw me over once.

[@PhillipBailey]

I hear you. Problem is what to buy now? The other manufacturers are not much better. Too much technology in these engines makes them difficult to repair and complicated.

[@fastbusiness]

@@PhillipBailey I honestly don't know. I have been leaning toward Toyota or Honda but I have read that they have had their problems as well. It seems that most manufacturers have, for years now, made engines and transmissions so that it is all but impossible for the average owner to repair them. Maybe someday when cars are all electric they will be simpler and easier to repair then.

[@sachsgs2509]

@@fastbusiness sell it now and run away from any Chevy...

[@fastbusiness]

@@sachsgs2509 I agree. Chevy used to be fairly good quality, but over the years they have gone down the drain. Too bad, because that 2.4L ecotec engine could have been good. It produces quite a bit of power for its size. The design flaws are what ruined it.

[@sachsgs2509]

@@fastbusiness unfortunately it's not just the 2.4. The 3.6 V6 (an Opel engine) has huge problems as well and like the 2.4 it powers many GM models. Walk away...

[@G-George33]

So Napa made you paid for a water pump sprocket! And you can’t put it on. Thank you G.M.

[@PhillipBailey]

The new pump is supplied with a sprocket and yes you can't use it unless you remove the chain and that's not happening...

[@frankvarela8520]

Hey, what would it cost to replace a water pump on a 2014 terrain. Thank you for your time

[@PhillipBailey]

@frankvarela8520 I'm assuming it's an all wheel drive 2.4. If so I'd say 5 hours with no complications plus parts.

[@andrewcavers1399]

Nice video , what no cracked exhaust manifold ,where did u get the timing gear holder?

[@PhillipBailey]

Not this time.

[@frankierodriguez5620]

Do you remember which is the inlet port and what hose coming from the dash board goes to it?

[@PhillipBailey]

Are you speaking of the heater hoses?

[@faheemsatterwhite6705]

Great video! Very detailed.

[@PhillipBailey]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidsgarage8062]

I wonder if this would be a good time to pull the motor and fix the timing chain/ belt tensioner issues all at once??

[@PhillipBailey]

That would depend on your capabilities. You don't have to remove the motor for that but it sure makes it easier.

[@antongardner5222]

I have 2011 equinox. Overheated. Found broken line and replaced. Now it seems I'm air bound. Suggestions on how to fix that would be greatly appreciated.

[@PhillipBailey]

You mean air locked? If so other than running it at fast idle you could try loosening a heater hose clamp to let the air out. If it overheated bad enough you may have damaged or blown the head gasket.

[@useritscarrot]

Can u give the tq spec for the cat converter brace bolt, and the trans mount brace to engine, the nut, and the bolt holding the trans mount brace. The person who did my water pump left that brace off and left the brace from the cat going to that trans mourn brace off, and I'm trying to find the tq specs. I got so close with your video at 2:51 but no cigar lol

[@PhillipBailey]

Those are 10mm fasteners if I recall so I'd say 25 to 30ft pounds. Not that critical in my opinion. Hope that helps.

[@rondavis2791]

can these leak coolant into the Crank case good video.

[@PhillipBailey]

It's remotely possible but there is a small weep hole to the outside of the water pump if the seal leaks so it doesn't go internal. But if that hole is plugged...

[@AnhTran-cl9fq]

Wow, it is so much work and experience. How much does it cost to that job?

[@PhillipBailey]

Just under 1K Canadian with tax. Labour around 6 to 7 hours.

[@AnhTran-cl9fq]

@@PhillipBailey thank you

[@hienngo9371]

The engine now has high pitch sound after I replace the water pump. What could be the reason?

[@PhillipBailey]

@@hienngo9371 can you tell where the noise is coming from? Try removing the drive belt to eliminate all the belt driven accessories.

[@AutoSteps]

man this water pump is GRAVY. maybe because we do them so often but man its like an hour job on fwd including test drive

[@AutoSteps]

you can ALSO leave the thermostat housing in and get the pipe out

[@PhillipBailey]

You are good if you can do that in an hour!

[@AutoSteps]

dropping the cat is all you need and the intake cover, doing 2-3 you can get the cat out and the water pipe out in about 15min, leave the thermostat housing in there and throw the special tool on and pull the pump out, its pretty basic (on the fwd)@@PhillipBailey

[@mikereauso7520]

Wow, looks like Sleepy Joe designed this water pump set up!!

[@garyharrington8001]

Looks like some of Trump shit

[@Ravenwest9876]

Mechanic said water pump is leaking that I need a replacement do you happen to know if the water pumps leaking a bit is normal or not?

[@PhillipBailey]

Should not leak at all. It won't get any better. Usually a leak is a sign of the pump bearing failing so it could escalate quickly.

[@Ravenwest9876]

@@PhillipBailey ok thank you sir Couple last questions is there a recommended replacements I should make as well along with the water pump replacement? If so, what else do you recommend me replacing also?

[@PhillipBailey]

There are a few gaskets that you need but besides that I'd recommend changing the thermostat at the same time. Check the exhaust manifold for a crack as well since they tend to fail.

[@Ravenwest9876]

@@PhillipBailey thanks for your time and help sir

[@manuellorenzo8642]

Why you changed the water pump?

[@PhillipBailey]

It was leaking coolant.

[@billschroeder3951]

how many hours did you charge?

[@PhillipBailey]

5 hours with no complications

[@billschroeder3951]

@@PhillipBailey Thanks, have one in the bay now. Great vid too.

[@PhillipBailey]

@billschroeder3951 good luck with the job.

[@hienngo9371]

It took me 13 hrs.

[@dominickhayden95]

How much did you charge for this job

[@PhillipBailey]

$900 to $1000 Canadian. Really depends on additional parts required ie exhaust manifold etc.

[@houzepw]

I have a 2015 with 146,000 miles. I'm just waiting for this pump to fail. I had heard horror stories about replacing it. Damn, what a f#%ked up piece of engineering.

[@PhillipBailey]

This is very common today on more manufacturers than GM. Get used to it lol.

[@billturk183]

@@PhillipBailey This is what happens when you buy American made products. American workers lost their pride in their work.

[@bomark2002]

Dang I believe I woulda pulled the dang engine!! Prob shoulda just went ahead and changed the timing chain and gears and the water pump too

[@scavengerspc]

Who else but GM would do something like this? I'm sure they have all the "special tools" they have used over the decades to make it easier at the dealers.

[@PhillipBailey]

Actually it was an aftermarket tech that engineered that holding tool for the waterpump gear so it could be done without removing the cover and chain. Originally GM would have had you remove the timing cover and chain in the car.

[@billturk183]

Should have never gave them a bailout. Obama made a huge mistake. Should have let the go under. Would be better if GM no longer existed.

[@davidhouston5783]

How insane is that?

[@kevincastillo2850]

Thanks

[@ericdandridge622]

Very interesting vid

[@luisrocha2909]

Thanks for the video, but it's just too much work. 😮

[@PhillipBailey]

Definitely not an easy job for sure.

[@samifoaz3640]

כל הכבוד לך

[@PhillipBailey]

תודה על הצפייה!

[@DavidGutierrez-zi4dy]

EXCELLENT

[@chuckhenry5630]

what would be the cost of replacing the water pump?

[@PhillipBailey]

It's a 4 to 6 hour job depending on how fasteners come apart plus parts. Need a water pump, thermostat, thermostat seal, exhaust manifold gasket and converter seal plus new coolant.

[@srreventon]

Always replace water pumps and thermostats with factory oem 😇

[@crystrezerex2life]

You didn't show the most important part of this job....the actual water pump removal and installation with the tool.🤷

[@PhillipBailey]

Starts at 11:00. Don't know how I could have been more clear unless I had someone holding and filming for me.

[@IndyDog-ns8ws]

No GM engineer said, 'what a dumb place for the water pump'. C'mon man.

[@gamersunited4110]

Note: GM may have a huge brain fart from time to time

[@roscoewhitejr5621]

I don't know what to say about this I would feel bad selling the vehicle to anyone at this point

[@PhillipBailey]

@roscoewhitejr5621 this is not an uncommon design across many other manufacturers.

[@daveyboy8907]

One noisy motor..I bet it needs a tensioner and timing chain kit..They all do.

[@roscoewhitejr5621]

Performing surgery to replace a water pump I hope GM stays in business this is crazy

[@sachsgs2509]

Vehicles to stay away: Equinox Traverse Acadia Terrain Impala Did i mention Equinox?🤣

[@PhillipBailey]

Seems this is becoming the norm now. Stay away from internal combustion engines...

[@sachsgs2509]

@@PhillipBailey 🤣🤣🤣 Omg from 2008 on there are some serious issues. CVTs, electronics, rust,emissions parts priced out of this world 150$ labor rate at most shops. Pick ups that cost more then a house. The car market it's strange and out of reach for most people anymore repairs or purchasing.

[@PhillipBailey]

@@sachsgs2509 yes I believe its going to get to the point where people will just rent or lease for 3 to 5 years and walk away from it. After 5 years no warranty start again.

[@sachsgs2509]

@@PhillipBailey exactly

[@billturk183]

@@PhillipBailey So what you are saying is, that engineers do these things on purpose to discourage you from buying a combustion engine car, and buy an EV? Electric cars will be a disaster. People will be late for work, or not coming in at all, because they forgot to charge their EV, witch takes hours to do, compared to filling up you gas tanks in minutes. But I guess it is ok, because people don't want to work anymore. They would rather sit at home, and get free money from the government. Lets see how well that works out. Climate change is a hoax.

[@kingjlinza]

I love GM as a car company but come on GM, you can do better than that

[@AutoSteps]

you can retime it with the engine in the car lol

[@alfredomorales7484]

Garbage disposal GMC.

[@Thankingyou1]

Why not just carelessly park the car in a bad part of town and leave the doors unlocked and the keys in the ignition ? Then when it gets stolen, you can be shocked and surprised. What a joke. That's why people are not buying GM cars anymore. A water pump should be a simple repair.

[@PhillipBailey]

This is becoming the norm on all cars. If its not the water pump it's the alternator or starter buried in a difficult spot. Hardly any engineers think about servicing afterwards. I've seen vehicles where you have to remove the front bumper to replace a headlight bulb. Nothing is easy anymore. Thanks for the comment. Oh BTW if you leave the keys inside and the vehicle gets stolen the insurance won't pay out...

[@danielbentley3230]

Yup, would rather pay 1k then do that. My tools are pebbles to your Boulder.

[@lolotolo5724]

DONT WASTE YOUR TIME... HE NEVER SHOW HOW HE TUKE IT OFF. !!!!

[@PhillipBailey]

Sorry I wasted your time...