Water Pump - 2006-2013 3.5L Chevy Impala

On this episode of Fear No Fix, Jim and Chris replace the Water Pump in a 3.5L Chevrolet Impala (model years 2006-2013*).
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DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) associated with this fix:
• P0128
• P1258
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2014-2016 Impalas - Police/Fleet/Rental vehicles only

[@psychcorp4449]

Clear and concise explanations. Excellent visual views of the work areas. Extra little tips to make the job more efficient and safe. You guys are fantastic. May God bless you for your service to humanity.

[@LemurMonitors]

Thanks!

[@debo226]

I love your videos!! Keep it up!

[@markw571]

One of the best DIY videos I've watched. Great job. Extremely professional guys who definitely show their attention to detail. Thanks

[@bigjake-o]

Murr is a Hell of a mechanic

[@rgbelshaw5998]

This is nearest to perfect for everyone watching to accomplish this task without a nightmare. Excellent job in every way!

[@deepierce5030]

Thanks for the level of detail in the video! It's really appreciated that the step-by-step directions are clear and concise!

[@DevFlexxOnnem]

This video helped a lot I just finished the water pump on my impala no need to remove anything to get to the water pump just the battery

[@slickvicromero]

I'm gonna do this today.

[@xenthia]

did ya do it

[@jaredmorales2958]

Me too bro

[@richard1835]

Why did these guys stop posting videos? They are great mechanics.

[@TitleTownStacker]

I changed out my water pump on my 06 impala with your help... Huge Thank You Cheers

[@rubenm2893]

Just did this today. Same year! Letting it cool right now to top it off but so far no leaks

[@kevinszarell631]

I see when murr isn’t doing impractical jokers he does how to videos on KZbin.

[@Asia423]

Lmao 😂

[@CountryFamily]

Excellent video guys. I'm going to have my 16 year old son watch this and then I'll give him a hand changing his water pump.

[@xXBlueHellFireXx]

This video is the best, my belt popped off while driving and after further investigation, I found out that my water pump was total garbage. Got a new one and replaced it no problem at all.

[@LemurMonitors]

Glad we could help! Fear No Fix!

[@danielsanders150]

I've watched several videos on changing the water pump on my wife's 2010 Chevy Impala by other Mechanic's and you are by far the best .your

[@aku2dimensional]

Just a piece of info for anyone with a 2012-2013 and Limited with the big 3.6 liter, the LFX engine bay is different to the 3.5L/3.9L/5.3L that you find on the 2006-2011 models. Removing the 3.6 water pump is a similar procedure but some parts and other jiggly bits are different, I recommend that you reference a 2012-2013 repair tutorial with this video. I'm also not sure why the LFX years and Limited models are usually generalized with their older 2006 models, although they share the same body they are pretty different in technical detail.

[@MultiKillerC]

Thanks. I've been looking for a video to change my water pump. You guys went step by step really well. Gonna change my water pump right now. 👍👍

[@timineymott3973]

Thank you so much for this awesome video!!!

[@richard1835]

Thank you BlueDriver. Great Video

[@dramafree8664]

Just completed this job, pretty straight forward and fairly easy. The only issue I had was when I went to torque the pulley to 18 ft lb it would spin every time, so I held tension on the tensioner while I tightened the bolts and got it done 👍

[@phillipgrimes335]

Thanks for your help...I was successful in replacing the water pump and Thermostat from your videos. Greatly appreciate it

[@michaeloveson6523]

Do more please, this is a very thorough video. Well done.

[@LemurMonitors]

Coming soon!

[@alphonsopj]

Great and really helpful video. Great job guys

[@Rod01-s2k]

Wow! You guys made it so easy now! My Impala just started overheating, so as a precaution, I will change the water pump, the cap plus radiator, and new hoses. You guys are saving me a lot of money! Thanks a lot! 😀

[@mrhamburger6936]

If you're replacing the radiator cap replace it with a ACDelco I found that the aftermarket radiator caps don't pull the coolant back into the engine from the Overflow

[@fredsmith627]

That was a awesome job it really helped me clear up some thoughts.

[@bobclark6627]

Thanks for the awesome info, I had 2 mechanics tell me they would have to unbolt the motor mount to replace the waterpump jacking the cost up. I will do it myself with y'alls help!!

[@deepierce5030]

Yes, unfortunately some "mechanics" will want to squeeze every drop of money making a rated 2-hour job to more than 6. SMH! It's nice to always get a second opinion on any job to ensure you're getting a fair deal on any job. Praise God and God bless!

[@mronemanband1]

All data says remove mount and jack up engine so they were not wrong book time is 2 hours hillbilly bob ! All you did is waste the two mechanics time I hope they black balled you so no one will work on your vehicle I can do in 1 1/2 jacking up motor.

[@edwinmcnew4389]

Very good! Thanks for your knowledge!

[@dennisteagueCV41]

Hi Guys, Thank you for this video I only needed to see the video from 10 min in but all of this was very helpful. I was having an issue with my 08 Impala only having heat when driving but none when sitting still or parked. The previous owner of my Car said he changed the Water Pump himself. So I searched for the best method to get the air out of my system So at 10 minutes into your video tutorial, you explained the proper method to get the air out of the System. Thank you for the video, it helped me get my heat working again. I can now start my Car and have the Windshield defrosted by the time I head off for work. Very pleased to have found your Channel and a very detailed tutorial. Keep up the great work and thanks again.

[@tsfyootwiin]

*I have the same vehicle but don't need a water pump, just love to watch you guys* 😎

[@johnwayne124]

Just wanted to say thank you chris..

[@TODD7]

Thank you for the video guys. it is very helpful!

[@saikawanderer9166]

Im killin time, planning repairs. Then i hear "try not to bust our knuckles". About laughed as nearly every repair I've done has come with a blood sacrifice

[@angelroan2916]

Thanks for your Amazing videos they help your step instructions are so easy anyone can do it them selfsv,thanks again and keep the videos coming much appreciated.stay safe...

[@Just_Another_Sunday]

You can just take the fuse box cover off and the battery will come out but take the box completely off works too.

[@rafaels3552]

Very well put video, thanks.

[@noyab5]

Thanks guys I suck at working on my car thanks to your video a manage to do a good job changing my water pump 👌👌👌 subscribing to your channel

[@llg7456]

Another great video!

[@victorhernandez3071]

5:23 greatest response ever 😂😂😂

[@SSGKvsh]

This video made it so easy to do , thank you fantastic video 👌🏾

[@steveretiredandcranky]

Great job. Thank you!!!

[@razorbacknupe9]

Awesome video, helped me tremendously!!! Saved me like 1000 bucks

[@mronemanband1]

BS the shop charges $150.00 in labor and coolant water pump and silicone is 99 bucks so you saved 150 in labor. LOL

[@andersongutierrez3672]

You forgot to tell me to retighten my belt glad I remembered lol

[@jamaul67]

Much appreciation, this helped so much

[@kratosibarraable]

wow amazing thank you very much your video is very helpful!!

[@raymondrogers679]

You guys are the best save me a lot of money my sons in college thanks guys😎

[@LemurMonitors]

Happy to help!

[@nathanokeefe1390]

You guys are great

[@ivanlopez4566]

This guys are great!! awsome!!!

[@richardburns9161]

Fantastic video

[@LemurMonitors]

Thanks!

[@hzelg5684]

Great video and example

[@LemurMonitors]

Thanks!

[@hulshizerj17]

I could not drain the coolant on my 2012 3.6L, but it worked fine. Turning the peckock (?), the plastic wing nut, did not release anything. I put a pan under the car and just let the water run out of the water pump. I did this on a 2012 3.6 L, with the sunroof. Amost the same procedure as shown in this video. I did not loosen the bolt onthe tensioner. I required a 1/2" breaker bar to pull back on the tensioner, not a 3/8".

[@andrewjimenez6884]

Strong like bull 😂 thanks gentlemen my pump has a slight leak I will be performing this tomorrow before work 👍

[@LemurMonitors]

Brave to do it before work! Good luck! (my rule is always give one extra day to walk to the parts store and back, but we live in the land of rust and seized nuts)

[@andrewjimenez6884]

@BlueDriver thanks for the tip! I know exactly what you mean I had a few walks myself 😂

[@kjkj4798]

Great video

[@LemurMonitors]

Thanks!

[@marioestrada4666]

This channel should have more subscribers great video I'm a subscriber now

[@HRTBRKD0G]

Compared to the Duratec from Ford, this is a cake walk. Nice video

[@actshunterrell615]

Following your steps made this job easy and doable. Thanks. But do you have a video on how put on the belt?

[@user-ww8so4cv1m]

Thanks

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Thank you!

[@LemurMonitors]

Thank You!

[@dawgdillah7129]

Thank You!!!!

[@dorothymaxson5562]

excelente

[@jayson8137]

Well guess I'm doing a water pump this wknd 🤣

[@dorothymaxson5562]

thenk you

[@jackmcdonough9416]

I notice you fill the coolant reservoir well above the fill line. Is there a reason for this? I was always afraid to fill it above the line for fear it would overflow

[@izram2217]

Can you guys change the power steering pump please? Mainly looking for a video on how to flush is for when I replace it

[@tronovich]

Would the water pump make a “whirring” noise that would line up with the rpms of the vehicle? I have no leaks, just the noise. I have figured out the noise is indeed in the area of the water pump. Curious because this weekend I am going to replace the water pump and see if that solves my problem.

[@whoami7566]

Anywhere else you might have any more information on these Impalas? They cover my year each video

[@2010ImpalaLTZ]

3:00 you don’t have to remove the fuse box it just makes it easier to take out but you can totally take battery out with out doing anything to fuse box

[@darylmcelrevey9123]

Bravo

[@dirtyglovetwin]

No need to loosen tensioner just to get belt off

[@Anon1mous]

I don’t understand the point of loosening the tensioner bolt. Never seen that before.

[@hectoresandoval8495]

Will this my my cooling fans come on instead of turning on a/c or disconnecting the coolant thermo sensor

[@Pjbelman]

Hi quick question i have 2009 chevy impala and it looks to me that is a electric one. it does not have a belt driving it dont see ann parts stores

[@mikeh8008]

Is it ok if the surface is a little wet. Like I’m downhill parked. No jack. Some coolant still dripping out. Looks like the mechanic that put new pump on didn’t use new gasket. And why the heck do I have two 10mm bolts and two 12mm bolts on the water pump pulley

[@TheOverlord009]

Can you guys make a video on how to replace the Impala power steering pump and cable lines please

[@LemurMonitors]

No promises but I will pass along the idea.

[@skrapie37]

Hell yeah I was hesitant to do it but now im ready

[@LemurMonitors]

🤘

[@john12892]

Would love to see you guys clean the PCV system on this car since it does not have a PCV valve.

[@markolsen7438]

When you removed the fuse box you stated that the bots were 12mm and upon installation you said they were 10mm, that might confuse a few people

[@GuitarHipp0]

What’s that chirping noise when the car was on? At 11:11 My does that too and I thought replacing the water pump would fix it :/

[@TableBook]

How much do you charge for a water pump replacement

[@jeremy1649]

would this be relatively the same for the 5.3?

[@jkudobikelife6506]

Can I reuse my water pump pulley if it is wiggling I am gonna change the water pump

[@justgoddard08]

My heater pipe is leaking at the o ring next the coolant filler cap. I replaced the o ring but stills leaks what is the best way to fix that.

[@mronemanband1]

use a new o ring then put silicone around the o ring and it wont leak.

[@erikaredondo895]

Following this video made changing my pump super easy… but now my car is squeaking! Why?

[@jenniferrayhill2000]

Is it necessary to replace belt??

[@manalone1330]

what are the dimensions of the 4 bolts on the pulley i know there 10mm but im missing two and can't seem to find any online

[@LuisB9214]

Can you clean your ignition coil pack ?

[@LemurMonitors]

For the most part they're sealed, but it wouldn't hurt to try cleaning up the connections with some contact cleaner

[@demetrialewis4461]

What did you pour the dex cool in ??

[@jokingcarl_]

That's the kind of coolant the car runs on. So yeah

[@markj6681]

Where did you get the waterpump

[@ethanrussell1428]

If you break a bolt on the water pump and there is not enough room to get the drill so you can tip or get the bolt out

[@mronemanband1]

remove upper motor mount and jack up engine

[@zanearnold1337]

Can you please explain the point of loosening the 15mm bolt on the belt tensioner @4:20?

[@LemurMonitors]

Hello! Once you loosen the bolt you'll be able to move the tensioner more easily.

[@zanearnold1337]

@@LemurMonitors thank you for the feedback. Was working on this with my dad and he just skipped that step. I told him you guys probably weren't just saying to do it for no reason - looks like I was right. Great video! Appreciate your help.

[@LemurMonitors]

Reasonable to think - you'd expect the tensioner to pivot

[@guajardo172]

Anyone know where I can buy the water pump and all the other stuff?

[@p.doetsch6209]

RockAuto.com

[@defrat54555]

What's the difference in 3.6 engine

[@kingactive8169]

Hello I have a 2006 my car gives me a engine hot ac off and the temperature needle rises any tips

[@curtishankins2523]

Try replacing your water pump 🤣🤣🤣

[@gatordave6629]

My belt tension wasnt strong enough after putting belt back on

[@JS-ti4if]

U run the car at 2500 rpm. You also can damage the heater hose T fitting.

[@foxxfury145]

Now fixed the squeak

[@daytonpyro]

is the belt on backwards?

[@tjnaptown6362]

That's how I found out my belt poped off

[@Dlo25281]

I replaced the water pump now the heat takes forever to come on and some time goes back cool what could that be.

[@LemurMonitors]

Hello! Could be air in the coolant, did you go through the bleeding steps?

[@seekgodfirst1605]

Great video, but it looks nothing like my 2013 under the hood.

[@joshgarner7473]

What about the 3.6 v6

[@STREETRACEN4U]

Is this the same on 3.9 impala?

[@LemurMonitors]

Yep! The 5.4 is slightly different but similar as well.

[@stinman46]

thanks for sharing but you skipped the part of using the 3/8 breaker bar to pull the tensioner to get belt back in place

[@aingemechanic]

The hardest part is filling it backup and getting the air out of the system..

[@LemurMonitors]

One of the easiest to forget too!