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Jasonsupafly Enthusiast

Jasonsupafly

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Posted yeaterday that I needed to change my water pump and was asking for help but now the post is nowhere to be found . Atleast I cant find it.. 2001 z71 5.3.. So if anyone can reply again i would appreciate it..

 

Jason

Draenor Senior Enthusiast

Draenor

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Its easy.

Remove serpentine belt.

Remove fan clutch and fan

Remove water pump.

 

Apply hi temp gasket sealer(Permatex) to back of pump and let set till tacky(Approx 10-15min).

Install pump.

Reassemble fan and clutch

Install belt

Top of with Dexcool.

jblakeney Senior Enthusiast

jblakeney

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Its easy.

Remove serpentine belt.

Remove fan clutch and fan

Remove water pump.

 

Apply hi temp gasket sealer(Permatex) to back of pump and let set till tacky(Approx 10-15min).

Install pump.

Reassemble fan and clutch

Install belt

Top of with Dexcool.

 

You will need a special tool to remove the fan clutch. If you do not have the tool. You might look into buying a new clutch or you will end up getting the fan clutch taken off at a machine shop. If you buy the tool or have it... DO NOT Remove the belt till you have broke the nut a loose on the fan clutch it will make the removal of the fan clutch easier as it will keep the pulley from moving.

 

By the way a quality pump will come with the metal/oring gaskets such as the original used. If it has these DO NOT PUT PERMATEX on it as it can cause Oring seals to leak.

 

Easy change less than 2hrs if your just messing around drink a few and chatting with friends.

 

NAPA jobber

Jbo

jtupper Enthusiast

jtupper

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Its easy.

Remove serpentine belt.

Remove fan clutch and fan

Remove water pump.

 

Apply hi temp gasket sealer(Permatex) to back of pump and let set till tacky(Approx 10-15min).

Install pump.

Reassemble fan and clutch

Install belt

Top of with Dexcool.

 

You will need a special tool to remove the fan clutch. If you do not have the tool. You might look into buying a new clutch or you will end up getting the fan clutch taken off at a machine shop. If you buy the tool or have it... DO NOT Remove the belt till you have broke the nut a loose on the fan clutch it will make the removal of the fan clutch easier as it will keep the pulley from moving.

 

By the way a quality pump will come with the metal/oring gaskets such as the original used. If it has these DO NOT PUT PERMATEX on it as it can cause Oring seals to leak.

 

Easy change less than 2hrs if your just messing around drink a few and chatting with friends.

 

NAPA jobber

Jbo

 

I simply removed the belt and ran a wire hanger through one of the small holes near the center of the pump pulley and wrapped it around the alternator bracket and secured it well. This kept the pulley from turning while I wrenched on the fan. I have removed my fan this way several times.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

Spurshot

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Its easy.

Remove serpentine belt.

Remove fan clutch and fan

Remove water pump.

 

Apply hi temp gasket sealer(Permatex) to back of pump and let set till tacky(Approx 10-15min).

Install pump.

Reassemble fan and clutch

Install belt

Top of with Dexcool.

 

You will need a special tool to remove the fan clutch. If you do not have the tool. You might look into buying a new clutch or you will end up getting the fan clutch taken off at a machine shop. If you buy the tool or have it... DO NOT Remove the belt till you have broke the nut a loose on the fan clutch it will make the removal of the fan clutch easier as it will keep the pulley from moving.

 

By the way a quality pump will come with the metal/oring gaskets such as the original used. If it has these DO NOT PUT PERMATEX on it as it can cause Oring seals to leak.

 

Easy change less than 2hrs if your just messing around drink a few and chatting with friends.

 

NAPA jobber

Jbo

 

I simply removed the belt and ran a wire hanger through one of the small holes near the center of the pump pulley and wrapped it around the alternator bracket and secured it well. This kept the pulley from turning while I wrenched on the fan. I have removed my fan this way several times.

 

 

 

I just leave the belt on, put my extra-large crescent wrench on the clutch nut and give it a few good whacks with a hammer.

clemsonblozz Enthusiast

clemsonblozz

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Its easy.

Remove serpentine belt.

Remove fan clutch and fan

Remove water pump.

 

Apply hi temp gasket sealer(Permatex) to back of pump and let set till tacky(Approx 10-15min).

Install pump.

Reassemble fan and clutch

Install belt

Top of with Dexcool.

 

 

here is what I did..

 

removed the fan shroud.. remove belt, and drain coolant via radiator and lower rad hose @ the t-stat housing.

 

remove water pump with fan still on it.. place pump and fan on tailgate of the truck, and remove the back of the water pump.. take a screwdriver or a punch, and wedge it between the impellar and the pump body.. then remove the clutch fan.. reinstall the back of the pump if a core return is required..

You will need a special tool to remove the fan clutch. If you do not have the tool. You might look into buying a new clutch or you will end up getting the fan clutch taken off at a machine shop. If you buy the tool or have it... DO NOT Remove the belt till you have broke the nut a loose on the fan clutch it will make the removal of the fan clutch easier as it will keep the pulley from moving.

 

By the way a quality pump will come with the metal/oring gaskets such as the original used. If it has these DO NOT PUT PERMATEX on it as it can cause Oring seals to leak.

 

Easy change less than 2hrs if your just messing around drink a few and chatting with friends.

 

NAPA jobber

Jbo

 

I simply removed the belt and ran a wire hanger through one of the small holes near the center of the pump pulley and wrapped it around the alternator bracket and secured it well. This kept the pulley from turning while I wrenched on the fan. I have removed my fan this way several times.

 

 

 

I just leave the belt on, put my extra-large crescent wrench on the clutch nut and give it a few good whacks with a hammer.

 

txab Senior Enthusiast

txab

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Water Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)

Removal Procedure

 

 

 

 

  1. Drain the cooling system.
  2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:

 

    • Throttle body
    • Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor

     

     

 

  1. Remove the radiator inlet hose clip from the outlet duct.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.

 

 

 

  1. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield.
  2. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator hose clips.

 

 

 

  1. Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  2. Remove the inlet hose from the water pump.
  3. Remove the fan blade.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. Replacement - Accessory (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.

 

 

 

  1. Reposition the outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  2. Remove the outlet hose from the water pump.

 

 

 

  1. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  2. Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the water pump.

 

 

 

  1. Reposition the heater inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  2. Remove the heater inlet hose from the water pump.

 

 

 

  1. Remove the water pump bolts.
  2. Remove the water pump and gaskets.
  3. Discard the water pump gaskets.

 

 

Installation Procedure

 

Important: All gaskets surfaces are to be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

 

 

 

 

  1. Install the water pump and NEW gaskets. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
  2. Install the water pump bolts.

 

  1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) .
  2. Tighten the bolts a final pass to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) .

 

 

 

  1. Install the heater inlet hose to the water pump.
  2. Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the water pump.

 

 

 

  1. Install the surge tank outlet hose to the water pump.
  2. Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the water pump.

 

 

 

  1. Install the outlet hose to the water pump.
  2. Position the outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  3. Install the accessory drive belt. Replacement - Accessory (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
  4. Install the fan blade.

 

 

 

  1. Install the inlet hose to the water pump.
  2. Position the inlet hose clamp at the water pump.

 

 

 

  1. Install the engine vent inlet hose to the radiator hose clips.
  2. If necessary, install the engine sight shield.

 

 

 

  1. Important: Align the arrow at the throttle body end of the duct with the throttle body attaching stud. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
  2. Install the radiator inlet hose clip to the outlet duct.
  3. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:

 

    • Throttle body
    • MAF/IAT sensor Tighten the clamps to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.) .

     

     

 

  1. Fill the cooling system.

 

jblakeney Senior Enthusiast

jblakeney

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Its easy.

Remove serpentine belt.

Remove fan clutch and fan

Remove water pump.

 

Apply hi temp gasket sealer(Permatex) to back of pump and let set till tacky(Approx 10-15min).

Install pump.

Reassemble fan and clutch

Install belt

Top of with Dexcool.

 

You will need a special tool to remove the fan clutch. If you do not have the tool. You might look into buying a new clutch or you will end up getting the fan clutch taken off at a machine shop. If you buy the tool or have it... DO NOT Remove the belt till you have broke the nut a loose on the fan clutch it will make the removal of the fan clutch easier as it will keep the pulley from moving.

 

By the way a quality pump will come with the metal/oring gaskets such as the original used. If it has these DO NOT PUT PERMATEX on it as it can cause Oring seals to leak.

 

Easy change less than 2hrs if your just messing around drink a few and chatting with friends.

 

NAPA jobber

Jbo

 

I simply removed the belt and ran a wire hanger through one of the small holes near the center of the pump pulley and wrapped it around the alternator bracket and secured it well. This kept the pulley from turning while I wrenched on the fan. I have removed my fan this way several times.

 

 

 

Totally cool way. I will have to try it one time at least. Using the correct tools you need 3 hands and 6 legs in order to do remove the clutch...... I even went as far on the new pump to thread the holes in the pulley so I could thread a 5mm bolt in them to make the removal easier. The tool has 2 little pins you put in the holes in the pump and that holds the pulley so you can grab them with that special finger pincher tool.

 

Jbo

jblakeney Senior Enthusiast

jblakeney

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Thanks again everyone.. I will be trying this soon.. Any one recommend a paticular place to get a good pump ?

 

NAPA True Flow Water Pump 45005. Been selling this pump since 1999 I have not see or heard of a defect yet.

 

NAPA Jobber,

Jbo

jblakeney Senior Enthusiast

jblakeney

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Thanks Jeremy.. How much do they run ?

 

Walk in at my store is $139 plus 7%ms tax for the 45005 which is an all new unit.........

 

I checked my history on the 2 rebuilt # they also have no come backs in the system.

 

Press on pulley --> WP 58-562 --> 79.95

Bolt on pulley --> WP 58-555 --> 75.08

 

Jbo

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beav626 Enthusiast

beav626

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Thanks everyone... Got my leaky pump replaced yesterday... The Fan Clutch was a biaaaaaatch. I rented the tool from Orielys but that didn't work a dam. So I used a long chisel and banged on it a few times and it broke loose. Spun it off and made a mess with the coolant-Then swapped out pumps and all was good. No leaks as of Today

 

Thanks again

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