Toyota Camry 2.4L Water Pump Replacement | 2002 - 2011 | Corolla Highlander Matrix RAV4 Solara Lexus

[@MikeKinney8675]

No need to watch other videos Bundys Garage is the best !!!!

[@bundysgarage]

Thank you 🙏

[@glenncordova4027]

I watched a lot of other videos. You are correct. This one is the best. It was a nightmare for me trying to move the belt tightener and to break all the nuts and bolts that have probably never moved in 19 years. I am using "PB Blaster". I am still working on it. Wish me luck please.

[@bundysgarage]

You can do it! We’re you able to finish the job?

[@ashgibbons1579]

i dont even know how to change breaks. my water pump died a couple days ago and u have explained it in such an easy to understand way. thank you

[@youtub3ian728]

Toyota dealer asked me $769 for this job !!! WOW. your video helped ALOT.

[@Na-Vse-Ruki-Master-1872]

I watched a dozen of youtube videos on the subject. This one is by far the best in comparison. I appreciate the bonus minutes about how to quickly change the tensioner pulley. This guy knows what he is doing and can make a good instructional video. THANKS !

[@pardeapsambi9465]

changing the water pump tomorrow. Now I feel 100% confident to tackle the job.

[@bundysgarage]

It’s not hard at all, YOU CAN DO IT!

[@pardeapsambi9465]

@@bundysgarage I Did it!!! today. I followed your directions step by step. Except I drained to the coolant. Thank You

[@bundysgarage]

Not bad at all huh? Glad I was able to help you out!

[@spiketaterman5181]

I'd like to add a tip for anyone attempting this. I finally got the old one off, but it was a real mother breaking the bolts free that held the pulley! I ended up removing the dogbone motor mount thing, then stuck a length of angle iron with the edge between two adjacent bolts and the center shaft that sticks out a bit. Once that was wedged in there, my helper held the angle iron up against where the motor mount bolts on to resist any counter-clockwise torque. However, all my wrenches were rounding over the bolts, and I'm a pretty strong guy. They refused to budge, even with tri-flow, PB blaster, etc. In the end, I had to clamp the bolts with vise grips and turn hard and they broke free. This is a 2005 camry, so those suckers might have been on there for 16 years or so....

[@bundysgarage]

At least you got them out. I know how frustrating that can be. Do you live in the “rust belt”?

[@spiketaterman5181]

@@bundysgarage oddly, no. I live in Idaho, but came from the rust belt so I get what you're saying. Thanks for the great video! It helped immensely.

[@bundysgarage]

👍

[@edwinthetechnician6578]

The water pump pulley has 2 holes where you can hold it with a specialty tool they sell I own it and it makes removing the 4 bolts super super easy!

[@nicholascasatelli6949]

Great.....well I have a 2005 too, attempting Tomorrow

[@PakDesiinUsa]

The way you did explain very simple friendly .I learnt the whole concept from this video how to replace the water pump . I am pretty sure I can do it by myself in my Camry xle 2002 .Good Job Dear Mechanic.

[@bimercool3172]

Thank you! I have changed two water pumps until now, in both I did lose the bolt of the water pump before removing the belt, I hope this help anybody out there

[@achmada9338]

priceless step to step knowledge Bundy. hats off

[@villadelvilla1489]

I change water pump on 2005 camary only with RTV I left 2 days to set and no problem so far thanks youtube mechanics

[@rtcar6990]

Hardest part is breaking the pulley bolts free. Special tool would make it easy but I ended up making a tool out of a paint can opener. Put it in my vice and angled the pry lip down a bit. No much but enough that would act as a hook when I put into the hole in the pulley. Handle end I had to bend into smaller hole because it would open up with the force of my pull. Then I took a small tow strap with hooks and looped it thru end of my paint opener. Looped tow strap couple times around the bottom frame and other end hung on my strut spring. Used my long handled 12mm ratchet wrench to loosen bolts. I had sprayed some blaster previous as well to inside of pulley where bolts came thru. Took some force but each of the 4 bolt busted loose no problem!!! Crazy.

[@randmdm]

Subscribed when I heard all the tools are linked in the description below 😃

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

19 millimeter nut (push down) Remove belt 1:27 belt diagram Move alternator 14 millimeter long bolt 12mm short bolt 10mm bolt from the top Set alternator to the side 4 12mm bolts Zero off tool 4 1/2 mm allen wrench (key) Remove the cover Wiring loom metal bracket torch 80 pounds 2 bolts didn't say the size 7:31 8:02 Don't break the clip they don't sell them Remove the pump Clean everything the best you can. Then do it again. Then put it all back together

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

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[@theoryofpersonality1420]

For future readers The water pump pulley and the water pump bolts are reverse threaded. So you turn them the opposite direction to loosen them.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

Yayayayayayay, I did it. Does happy dance.

[@jimbark4642]

​@@theoryofpersonality1420 mother phuck... you ain't lying. Thank you sir for informing us of this extremely crucial detail. I wish I would have seen this before I created chaos in my shed. God bless y'all

[@youngmechanic8016]

This is the best video for replacing water pump of Toyota camry 4 cylinder!! 👍👍👍 Thank you very much!!!

[@Jjsupermman]

Wish I could give a million likes brotha cause you helped me so much

[@haydenm315]

Those pulley bolts caught me off guard as they're pretty dang tight! Figured I would try and increment your approach and break them free with the belt still on. Was a no go. The allen key worked, though I wedged it in a slightly different spot, in front of where you went. Good idea to use 6 point wrenches if you have them to prevent rounding off the nuts. Most 11mm wrenches aren't that long, which makes it tough. I used one that's about 10" long and has an offset. Make sure the wrench is fully seated! I did drain all the coolant, since it's not that hard and seems like best practice. There's a petcock on the radiator and another valve to drain the motor nearby.

[@leeh9420]

This is the way. (loosening before removing the belt)

[@Killian665]

@@leeh9420mine didn’t work that way, just spins the whole belt around the pulley. Those little bolts are insanely tight

[@ib1rcnut]

The belt just wouldn't hold it tight enough to break the bolts. I even tried a strap wrench that you use for oil filters. In the end I clamped a big vice grip on the pulley. That worked but made some burrs on the pulley. They were very hard to break free.

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

I need to do exactly the same thing , same engine but due to my health condition right now i cant do it ( walking /limping ) bad due to 2 bad herniated discs and i gotta pay a shop to do it ... Watching this video i could of do it myself blindfolded 😥 , it is what it is .... Video its gold information and i gladly tell you that i SUBSCRIBED 👌👌👌

[@bundysgarage]

If your in So Cal I can stop by and help you out?

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

@@bundysgarage Where are you located ? State ?

[@bundysgarage]

I’m in So Cal

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

@@bundysgarage we're a couple hrs of driving away from each other my friend , i appreciate your kindness ... Tyvm and God bless you

[@johnt890]

This is fantastic. Going to do it this weekend and pretty nervous

[@senjutsuwarrior]

One of the best videos on this topic.. thank you so much.. subscribed!

[@bundysgarage]

Thank you for subscribing, and hope it helped you out.

[@JD-nu1fw]

Great video. About to do all my 100k maintenance on my sienna. Thx again.

[@bundysgarage]

Hope it helps you out!

[@honestbrother9427]

Nice video bro but I wouldn't have used that paper gasket bcuz it will fail prematurely, sometimes immediately you start the engine and a REAL pain to come off next time, I've seen it many many times. It's either an o-ring, metal gasket (if available) or silicone rtv (Honda Bond) for me like Toyota did or intended.

[@FreeshooterX]

You my sir. Are a god amongst men .

[@bundysgarage]

Thanks 🙏

[@joet4806]

Excellent video! V Good teaching skills! Thank you very much

[@KimathiTheLeopard]

Nice video! The only part I’m unsure of is the RTV. Seems you mainly put it on to hold the new gasket in place but not to help create a seal.

[@zoomed66]

Hardest part for me was getting the belt back on, I had to get somebody to hold the tensioner down from the top while I went underneath and used a ratchet to turn the crank while guiding the belt on the crank pulley.

[@jakesmith-ho4bl]

These cars are a diy'ers dream.

[@Killian665]

I’ve got the belt on and a little pulley wedge similar to your Allen wrench. It bent my wedge and I’m literally turning the engine over from the pulley bolts instead of them coming loose. I’ve never seen anything like this in my entire life

[@bundysgarage]

Get some PB Blaster and spray down those bolts for 24 hours and then try to loosen them up again.

[@Killian665]

@@bundysgarage I ended up getting it. Was able to rig my BMW pulley holder on it as a wedge. I’m in GA so no rust either. Insane how tight those are.

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

It's pretty much the same process removing parts and then going backwards putting it back together, it would've been nice to see how the belt goes on though. It's really tight around that area.

[@juanduque7983]

my question is what is those coming from the waterpump going up to the radiator? not the lower/upper radiator hoses, it usually fits between the alternator and heat shield cat

[@masontassviri9597]

I love this video. Unfortunately, I snapped off my top water pump thread. I should have trusted myself the first time with my torque wrench. What now? Any advice?

[@bundysgarage]

What do you mean the top water pump thread? The part the pulley gets bolted too?

[@masontassviri9597]

@@bundysgarage Sorry, let me be more specific. I snapped off the post that is tightened down by one of the 2 10 mm nuts on the water pump housing. I snapped the post closest to the alternator.

[@JorgeGironUPCI]

Great Job Bunny!

[@BBBBB119-99]

I love video . Thank you . I first time replacement water pump 2005 camry le . Thank you very much .

[@naythay1556]

What is the bad symptoms before you replace the water pump? Any engine shaking or noise ?

[@landscapevision6553]

Why did you not put in the ORIGINAL serpentine rubber gasket as engineered? Will the paper gasket not leak in time?

[@nathanield.4527]

Thank you for the video Bundy! At 1-:31 you use black RTV to provide added sealing near the bolt areas as well as hold the gasket in place. Do you recommend using Toyota FIPG in place of the black RTV?

[@bundysgarage]

Yes use Toyota FIPG 103 instead of RTV!

[@nathanield.4527]

@@bundysgarage Thanks Bundy. I can’t stop hearing “don’t use Gates, they suck”. LOL.

[@bundysgarage]

They do suck, don’t use Gates! I use to be a fanboy of Gates. But after multiple belts making noise that were brand new and then 2 water pump failures at 60,000 miles which wiped out the engines. I’m done, Gates will never be installed on any vehicles I work on ever!

[@bentstraw827]

Mine was leaking coolant on the bottome of the pump does that mean i can just put a new gasket on it or do i replace the whole thing

[@quangquach-w2y]

I've already subscribed and like to you .Thanks so much for your very good Video ,You're the ONE and very kind.

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

great video Bundy.

[@bundysgarage]

Thx I hope it helps you out!

[@markaburns4436]

You are AWESOME!! Thanks a million for the video!!

[@banclava]

Great job. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@nathanield.4527]

Hi Bundy! Do you recall if that Aisin water pump in your link includes the gasket?

[@OmarM.Garcia]

Gracias por el video

[@marcsongaudin8429]

Great instructions, step by step video

[@Forged407]

Hey I Have a question, I used your video to help do water pump job this weeknd. I was able to pull pulley tensioner down to put slack on belt to remove the serpentine belt. Towards the end of completing the job. I went to put on a NEW OEM belt but I could not get the belt on. I tried 3-4 different pulleys to put it on but it was just too tight. I checked old belt and new belt and they both are basically the same length, old belt was just a tad bit longer. We managed to get it on the bottom pulley that’s facing the passenger wheel well with the use of some pry bars and a lot of swearing and struggling , but now the pulley tensioner is maxed out I believe and the belt is on super tight. Is this bad? I don’t understand why if I was able to use the pully tensioner to help release and get the belt off, why wouldn’t I be able to do the same to put the belt on.

[@bundysgarage]

Thanks for watching my video. Sounds like you have the wrong belt or your trying to route it wrong.

[@Forged407]

@@bundysgarage question. Would it matter that I tightened the 4 water pump pully bolts before putting on the belt at the end? Or should I have waited to put the new belt on at the end, then tighten the 4 water pump pully bolts? Or does it not matter

[@rajataimur4086]

Very helpfull B best video on this topic

[@boscotom3508]

The water pump pulley isn’t supposed to wiggle?

[@dannysautorepair]

Great video sir. Thank you

[@Lilwilkyoutube]

Oil wrench instead of an Alan key works a million times better on keeping that pulley shut.

[@bundysgarage]

You put it around the pulley? How do you make sure you don't damage/mar the pulley grooves?

[@Manofcube]

Is it easy to get the tensioner pulley nut off of the OE part? I hear sometimes they make it difficult since they want you to replace the whole unit.

[@lisneypelaez6555]

Amazing video thanks

[@philc824]

What noise does the water pump make when you need to replace it ?

[@bundysgarage]

Grinding / scraping sound or if it’s leaking coolant making no sound

[@shrimpbynightbythomas8212]

Was it making noise? And kind you explain the noise a water pump can make?

[@markaburns4436]

IDK if anyone responded but I found this video. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6fMi6iZq9ZjaKM

[@spiketaterman5181]

What do you think of direct importers brand for waterpump? Shucks has this down the road...I always worry about counterfeits on Amazon. BTW, nice job...I like the lazy man shortcuts...my style exactly.

[@bundysgarage]

Direct Importers? Are you talking about O’Reillys brand?

[@spiketaterman5181]

@@bundysgarage I think so, yes.

[@nameredacted1242]

Use RockAuto.com. Crazy people shop on Amazon for car parts.

[@spiketaterman5181]

@@nameredacted1242 LOL, I've been called worse...but I get your point. Amazon is a conduit for counterfeits of all kinds (cell phone batteries), however I did get the pump off Amazon and installed it and no problems. It's the OEM for sure.

[@nameredacted1242]

@@spiketaterman5181 Poor choice of words. By crazy I meant you have no idea what you are getting, and whether it will fit your vehicle. But I also hate Amazon as a corporate entity, their policy of letting Chinese complete swamp over and kill of any domestic manufacturing and sales and distribution, and their SHITTY search algorithm (made shitty on purpose of course).

[@spiketaterman5181]

One more question: I bought the asin WP. It doesn't come with a gasket, and the instructions claim none is needed...just use RTV around outside of little channel. But I see you used a gasket. Is that really needed, and if so where do you get one?

[@bundysgarage]

Yes there is a gasket taht you need to use. If it did not come with one then you need to purchase it separately. Or go to a Toyota dealership and buy the OE gasket.

[@ljr3061]

Only the silicone gasket on the original water pump for a 2004 2.4l Solara

[@youtub3ian728]

What is 80 inch / pound ? Can I do this with a regular wrench using other form of reference if I dont have the torque wrench ?

[@JuanDiaz-vm1pv]

Many autoparts would let you borrow a torque wrench. A deposit will most likely be required. Good luck.

[@rremo2076]

Harbor freight about $12-20??

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

The 20$ one only does up to 80 pounds. For this job that's fine though. The more expensive the wider the range. The most expensive is about 120$. There are some between though.

[@stephenvillafana9560]

Good job

[@adorkible91]

Im 20 weeks pregnant and im about to try n do this my damn self. Over 1200 to replace this and the fuel damper on my 2003 camry. The fuck.

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

How's the baby and you? Did you get the job done? ...potty mouth..😅

[@Cryptokingbali]

Does this work for Teslas?

[@Maxson631]

Goood job👍

[@saltamonte1981]

Very good thanks

[@mridware9694]

No need to put rtv in every hole

[@Streetflowautomotive]

I lost you when you tried to justified not doing a coolant flush to ensure longevity on that pump smh

[@jmccomas2010]

The allen key trick is fucking gold! Thanks

[@upickyournosebruh3709]

I'm still shocked mine is the original and not leaking AND I have 260k km. Burns oil and still going strong 😂

[@bundysgarage]

It’s Original because it’s a Toyota! They make quality cars and parts.

[@ryanwashere21]

That back bolt for that water pump is ass. Otherwise, it's an easy job of you got the tools

[@nameredacted1242]

That's why I don't let other people work on my cars. You drain the old coolant, and fill with new one on this job, buddy! Old coolant lost all anti-corrosion additives over time.

[@bundysgarage]

IF the coolant is over 5 years old or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) it's a good idea to drain all the coolant and replace it with approved coolant. If the coolant has been replaced recently, there is no need to drain the whole cooling system.

[@panthers559]

Depending how musty that coolant is , if u just drain and fill like u said , u still have old coolant in the block , heater core etc , drain and fill is not ideal since you'll be mixing new coolant and contaminating it with old thats still in there , full flush is the way to go .

[@Shaneedward42]

Why are you watching other people if your such a Mr Goodwrench

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

DONT BREAK THE CLIP, THEY WONT SELL YOU ANOTHER ONE. They are mean.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

I couldn't even find one online.

[@bundysgarage]

The clip for the wiring harness?

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

Yeah, the one for the harness. The guy at the store said they didn't sell them and that Toyota didn't sell them. He looked online for me and said he couldn't find it either. He also thought it was a water pump clip though. I had to rewatch this vid and today I heard you say wiring harness clip. Before I just heard clip and water pump. I haven't had a chance to try and find it yet. I did buy the nifty red pliers though.

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

BUNDY PLEASE HELP the Allen key broke part of the engine block off. What do I do now??? Please help 🥺

[@bundysgarage]

@theoryofpersonality1420 is there any fluids leaking out? Coolant or oil? If not, there’s not much you can do. You could try and glue the piece back on with JB Weld but if it’s just a small piece, I wouldn’t worry about it.

[@kinglost1372]

Hello, i know this video is old so the chance of getting help is slim but i have to try anyways, so i had to do this today on my 08 camry and i followed every step like in the video and it went fine, but now i installed the new water pump, and i cant install the pulley cap on it because the water pump wont turn at all, does anybody know why this might be? Any type of help at all i would really appreciate it im going crazy here

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

Can you tell us what it was or how you figured it out?