- Replacement water pump
- New gasket
- Thread sealant
- Wrench set
- Socket set
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Pliers
- Drain pan
- Coolant
Instructions:
1. Park your vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down completely. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Locate the water pump. The water pump is usually mounted on the front of the engine, near the bottom. It is a round, cylindrical object with a pulley attached to it.
3. Drain the coolant from the engine. Place a drain pan under the radiator drain plug and open the plug. Allow the coolant to drain completely.
4. Remove the drive belts. Use a wrench to loosen the tensioner pulley and remove the drive belts.
5. Remove the water pump bolts. Use a socket wrench to remove the bolts that hold the water pump in place. There may be several bolts, depending on the specific model of your engine.
6. Remove the old water pump. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the old water pump off the engine. Be careful not to damage the gasket surface.
7. Clean the gasket surface. Use a solvent to clean the gasket surface on the engine and the water pump. Make sure that the surface is clean and dry.
8. Apply thread sealant to the water pump bolts. Apply a small amount of thread sealant to the threads of the water pump bolts. This will help to prevent the bolts from leaking.
9. Install the new gasket. Place the new gasket on the gasket surface on the engine. Make sure that the gasket is properly seated.
10. Install the new water pump. Position the new water pump on the engine and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts securely in a crisscross pattern.
11. Reinstall the drive belts. Reinstall the drive belts and tensioner pulley. Tighten the tensioner pulley until the belts are snug.
12. Reinstall the battery terminal. Connect the negative terminal of the battery.
13. Add new coolant to the engine. Fill the radiator with coolant until it reaches the "Full" mark.
14. Start the engine and check for leaks. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Check for leaks around the water pump and all of the connections. If there are any leaks, tighten the bolts or replace the gaskets as needed.
15. Drive your vehicle for at least 15 minutes. This will allow the coolant to circulate throughout the engine and check the system for leaks. Check the coolant level again and top it off if necessary.
