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How do you change a water pump in 1978 Oldsmobile v-8?

1. Disconnect the battery.

* Use a wrench to loosen the negative battery cable.

* Disconnect the battery cable from the battery post.

2. Drain the coolant.

* Place a drain pan under the radiator.

* Open the radiator drain plug.

* Drain the coolant from the radiator.

* Close the radiator drain plug.

3. Remove the water pump.

* Remove the bolts that hold the water pump to the engine block.

* Remove the water pump from the engine block.

4. Install a new water pump.

* Place a gasket between the water pump and the engine block.

* Install the new water pump onto the engine block.

* Tighten the bolts that hold the water pump to the engine block.

5. Refill the coolant.

* Remove the radiator cap.

* Fill the radiator with coolant until it is full.

6. Connect the battery.

* Connect the battery cable to the battery post.

* Tighten the battery cable.