Replace Prius Water Pump CHEAPLY

In this video, I compare the cheap and more expensive options for replacing your Toyota Prius water pump. If your Prius' water pump is going bad, and it's time to replace it, I show you how easy it is to install a new one! Don't pay the shops a ton of money for something this simple...Plus, at the end, we take a nice, relaxing fall drive.
00:00 Unboxing the New Pump
01:07 Comparing Cheap and Expensive Pumps
03:39 Removing and Installing Pump
07:06 A Relaxing Drive
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[@seattlefishing4240]

You totally missed the heat sink gel tape inside the pump housing that sits on and cools the electronics board.

[@LoganDidItYT]

I’ll have to go and look at that. Maybe the non-OEM ones don’t have any or it’s inadequate. That would definitely contribute to the shortened life I’ve seen first hand. Good catch!

[@pjanoo6973]

Only water pump I would trust on these are the Aisin pumps.

[@LoganDidItYT]

After my personal experiences, I’d 100 agree.

[@w0eXmb2L]

I found this advice way too late: I bought a Amazon pump and installed it on a 2010. It worked fine for a while, then I started having intermittent overheating issues. I never suspected the pump because I bought a new one. I replaced all likely culprits with no solution found. My wife took the car to Phoenix and I had to get it towed back. The headgasket is blown at 85,000 miles. I redid the head and put everything back together. It still overheats. (I put the same water pump back in.) In desperation I dropped $400 on a new, genuine Toyota water pump from our local vulture dealership. The car runs fine now even when it's 111F outside. Even under heavy loads the temperature does not go over 195F. I tried to save $250 and wound up spending hundreds more, sustained frustration, many hours of trouble shooting and replacing the head gasket, and mental anguish. Don't go there.... IT IS NOT WORTH the apparent savings, at least in my case.

[@LoganDidItYT]

I agree 100%. I didn’t have good luck with the cheap pump either. It made bearing noises out of the box.

[@user-rv4ob4tg9x]

How’d that Aisin pump from Amazon work out?

[@LoganDidItYT]

It’s held up just fine!

[@cityinthesky1341]

I love the outro music!

[@LoganDidItYT]

Hey thanks!!

[@HPTBANDIT]

If you do this swap on a 2016+ Prius, you have to loosen the passenger side motor mount and jack the engine up to get enough clearance to slide the water pump out.

[@LoganDidItYT]

Awesome, thanks for the info!

[@riceburner4747]

Can u still get them all from the top? Can't u reach it thru the fender well?

[@HPTBANDIT]

@@riceburner4747 If I remember correctly, the engine mount is connected to a brace that’s bolted to and around the strut tower. Theres three big bolts holding it on. You can reach them all from the top.

[@LoganDidItYT]

You’re correct. There is a stud that faces downward with a nut on the underside of the brace (by the mount) but it can be reached too.

[@VinayakGovande]

up or down? I read somewhere to bring it down. Thank you

[@rosaritomex4223]

You brought a oem one nice its for a good price on Amazon.

[@LoganDidItYT]

Yep, that’s where it came from.

[@stevenbauer8033]

Apologies if it's already been said. The Aisin branded pump uses the same casting for the case as the Toyota branded part then grind off the Toyota logo since they're not allowed to indicate it's an OEM part.

[@LoganDidItYT]

Yep! You’re right! Internally into the same too, which makes sense since they make them for Toyota!

[@riceburner4747]

Was old one leaking or making noise? I've HEARD of aftermarket complaints. It ISN'T boring, a lot of us OWN Prii in these economic times. 👍

[@LoganDidItYT]

The original was making noise and eventually completely seized up. When I took it off, a part of the impeller had separated. The new, cheap one made noise from the second I out it on, and you could hear it struggling.

[@joskd8491]

nice job. I own a Toyota Auris hybrid (in Europe the Corolla had a different name for 10 years or so) with the same drivetrain as the 2010-2015 Prius. Perfect car. I wonder if I should change the waterpump, now that it's still ok. My milege is 224.000 km or 140k miles. Thanks in advance

[@LoganDidItYT]

Thank you! The water pump is easy to do! Take the air box off, and then right below you’ll see the water pump. It’s a handful of bolts and the lower ones are just tricky to get to from the top (easier from under the car). But, other than that, it’s an easy job.

[@joskd8491]

@@LoganDidItYT thank you for answering! But do you recommend replacing? Greetz from Holland.

[@LoganDidItYT]

@@joskd8491 I wouldn’t unless you suspect it’s weak (it will make a whining noise). Or if you ever put any stop leak type product in your coolant- then yes.

[@joskd8491]

@@LoganDidItYT oh, so at this moment I have to do nothing, because nothing's wrong with it yet. Thanks!

[@LoganDidItYT]

Of course!

[@WeedmanSmokes805]

I swapped the magnetic part rotor thing for $20 it was cracked in 2 spots. 2000 miles since replacement

[@LoganDidItYT]

I never thought of doing that, I didn’t know you could buy just the impeller. Good info!!

[@RoopsPhoto]

@WeedmanSmokes805 what is the part number for the magnetic rotor part?

[@patricktrout9037]

Replace the thermostat while you are there!

[@LoganDidItYT]

Definitely!

[@TheXxXxX86]

Would you please send me the link for water pump that you got that similar to oem one? Thank you

[@LoganDidItYT]

Hey! For the Prius? If so here it is: AISIN WPT-190 New OEM Water Pump Kit a.co/d/h0UgTXN

[@CCG0D]

​@@LoganDidItYThow does it hold up with the amazon pump?

[@LoganDidItYT]

@@CCG0D based on what I’ve experienced, as long as you get the Aisin one, it should be fine. They are the company who manufactures the OEM pump.

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

How is the pump working to this day? still good?

[@LoganDidItYT]

It’s still going! I will say the OEM Toyota branded pumps can be found cheaper now than when I did this.

[@DARI-FARSI-TRADER]

Hi, changed water pump on 2018 Toyota Prius 100k mileage. Before changing the pump the car was losing coolant slightly but when I changed the water pump the car is basically losing coolant on daily basis. The car is in use all day long and next day it has to be topped up. Is it because I did not bleed it properly or some other issues? Thanks

[@LoganDidItYT]

It could be that it needs bled, but they say these cars are self-bleeding systems. You can try putting it in maintenance mode (how to do this is in a few of my videos), let it run with the coolant cap off and heat all the way on high temp and high fan. Once the thermostat opens, if it wasn’t already open, you’ll see coolant suck down just keep adding coolant slowly. This may take a few fills. But, if you’re losing coolant and you don’t notice and telltale signs of it coming back out of the reservoir cap (this can happen with air pockets/not being bled), then I’d look elsewhere. If you don’t see any spots under your car, I’d check your oil. If it looks milky, that is where it’s going and it’s time for a head gasket.

[@DARI-FARSI-TRADER]

@@LoganDidItYT no visible leaks and no oil contamination either. However when heater starts inside the car it makes some sounds water flow and maybe air. And when opening the coolant tank cap in the morning it has air pressure. And thanks for quick reply.

[@LoganDidItYT]

Then yeah, you have air trapped. So, just do the bleeding process (it could take about 30 minutes). Then, you should be good!

[@DARI-FARSI-TRADER]

@@LoganDidItYT much appreciated it bro

[@edwinbab3205]

Dealer is expensive which one is good for prius 2013

[@LoganDidItYT]

I’d go with the AISIN brand one you can find on Amazon (the same one I got). They are the ones who make them for Toyota so it’s the exact same one, just cheaper.

[@rosaritomex4223]

I brought the cheapest one one amazon for $100 my water pump went bad at 150k. Dealership quote me $900 to do it i said hell know seen a video on KZbin did it myself easy.

[@LoganDidItYT]

Exactly! It’s a super easy job. It’s crazy that shops charge as much as they do.

[@talesoftwobros]

25 min? Others have said 1 hour minimum. Nice

[@LoganDidItYT]

Maybe an hour if you’ve never done anything like it. Even then, it’s not hard. I’d say to those who’ve done something like this, 25 minutes is a good estimate.

[@21boxhead]

MY CHEAP WATER PUMP THROW SOME CODES WEEKS LATER BOUGHT THE 200 PUMP AND ALL IS WELL NOW

[@LoganDidItYT]

Good! I’m glad you got it fixed. I basically had the same experience: cheap one died almost instantly.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Fancy… That fall drive better be in a 240sx dammit.

[@LoganDidItYT]

Someone’s going to be really disappointed. But, I would love to find another 240…

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

@@LoganDidItYT that’s it, where’s that unsubscribe button at…

[@LoganDidItYT]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair haha. Well, find one me without all the drift tax and I’ll pick it up!

[@SIMPLEGUY423]

What’s the mileage when the water pump fail

[@LoganDidItYT]

It failed around 125k miles.

[@LoganDidItYT]

It’s holding up well and it’s been about 12,000 miles. Thanks!!!

[@SIMPLEGUY423]

I’m planning buying one just like you did how this new aisin water pump will last in your opinion

[@LoganDidItYT]

@@SIMPLEGUY423 it should last the rest of the life of the vehicle: AISIN is who makes them for Toyota, and they make a lot of parts for other cars and trucks too.

[@pjanoo6973]

Mine failed at 98K

[@rosaritomex4223]

That is what mess up your headgasket.

[@LoganDidItYT]

I think it’s where it started too. The coolant temp sensor was bad so I never got a light come on as a warning either.

[@txus_mochales]

@@LoganDidItYT do you recomend to replace the coolant temp sensor at the same time than water pump? (nothing can tell us if it's working correctly)

[@TracyCorbett]

​@LoganDidItYT Not having a temp gauge doesn't help either. And sometimes when the temp warning light comes on it's too late - or people ignore it and think it'll be 'fine' - as a Toyota tech, Toyota owners are some of the most negligent and clueless car owners out there, bless their hearts :) In my Prius and my Land Rovers, I usually drive with a scantool running on my phone connected via Bluetooth obd plug to always display engine temps....

[@LoganDidItYT]

I would just to be safe.