2012 Chevy Malibu 2 4 Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement

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@JasonTurnage 5 жыл бұрын

Did this same operation on our 2012 Buick Verano, same engine, parts, and placement it looks like. You described what we did perfectly. I'm impressed you did it yourself, having a second set of hands was really helpful for the pump. Probably mainly because the space to work in for timing window port is way less on the Verano than on your Malibu, like half the distance, was a bitch to get into. I think it's the same distance to the wheel well but our Verano has an extra sound/vibration dampener mat on that wheel well wall taking up a good amount of space and couldn't be removed without taking a bunch more off like AC lines, and if we were going to do that might as well just take the dang engine out. So to get more space, took the engine off the mount and lifted it up a few inches to get to it easier.

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason. Yes it was a bit tight in there but I have done these before and was prepared for the battle..lol. You really have to love the location of some of the parts and bolts, just the worst spots to put anything. Thanks for your comment.

@benfreeman9717 2 жыл бұрын

Would liked to have seen more on removing the old pump & thermostat housing

@leroisirgio6006 5 жыл бұрын

helped out alot gotta do my pump thank you

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leroi, I hope everything goes well for you.

@jamesdonovan7863 2 жыл бұрын

Very wonderful video. I have a car lined up at my shop with this job.

@isaaccasaus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video it really helped me out

@anthonyemerson1387 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tips. So happened it aligned perfect. It was a project. Magnet is a saver. 150 job with fluids. Labor, I would charge 60

@aaronboone2028 4 жыл бұрын

You are so soft spoken can hear you without my phone to ear

@syudi2012 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me around how much a mechanic would charge to do this job I’m on ssi and can’t afford it so I don’t want to be over charged please help me out on at least a price range mine is a 2011

@donwon345 5 ай бұрын

Great job brother

@Curtiswilliams-v4g 9 күн бұрын

Thank u sir

@Maneras03 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try this on my car it keeps over heating and going into engine reduced power the Chevy dealer wants to charge me 2000! Not in the budget since I bought the car for 4500...hope this works

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 3 жыл бұрын

Just take your time and you should be just fine. It's a fairly simple job just requires some patience.

@latieraqueen7Pacheco 3 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling. My 2010 Malibu pump just went. They wanted the same with 500.00 discount. I did find a shop called NTB. They wanted 1k and some change. Only because of replacing the timing belt is a must. They claimed.

@salas831 2 жыл бұрын

@@latieraqueen7Pacheco I know a year late but it's a timing chain not vest, hope they didn't rip u off

@1111comment 2 жыл бұрын

did trans slip at lowest gear when it got hot?

@chris87310 4 ай бұрын

Hi I replaced my water pump today also the thermostat, the magnet trick worked great with installing the bolts into the pump without dropping them. I filled with almost a gallon of coolant when I finished I let the car run for about 15 mins the heater is not getting hot. My temperature stayed close to middle of the gauge but no heat? Any tips? Thanks.

@reibenny 4 ай бұрын

Check to see if both of your heater hoses are getting hot. If one is hot and one is cold I would try running the engine at about 2000 rpms to circulate the coolant, it could just be a small air pocket trapped and not allowing the coolant to flow completely.

@City_BusDriver Жыл бұрын

What was all that noise from the engine at the end of the video when you finished? Sounded so rough

@vinceforan324 6 ай бұрын

I dropped the bolt now i cant find it especially with the tool in the way

@carlosmeraz9469 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I know this video is about 2 years old. Currently I'm doing the same replacement. What are some tips on the actual removal?

@steveday5354 4 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy. How long did this job take you with all the correct tools? Just wondering if its 4 hrs or an all day affair.

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 4 жыл бұрын

Hi steveday. If you have never done one before I would plan on at least 4 hours. It is all relatively easy but you really need to take your time getting those small bolts back into the gear in the pump. It is really tight in there and you dont want to drop those bolts.

@mosesmahone8663 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process of changing my water pump because its leaking coolant. My question would I have to deal with the timing chain, at any time in this process.

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Moses Mahone. You won't have to deal with the timing chain per say but you will be working with the gear that goes in the timing assembly. You will need to get the tool that I used in the vid. That tool, once in place will hold the gear in place so the timing chain isn't affected. Once the tool is in place you can safely remove your old pump and install your new one. Here is a link to another video where I used the tool. Hope this helps. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a9GmpJt4npa3aJc.html

@Ryan_Shue Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@aguilar131 3 жыл бұрын

Se la paso señalando una y otra vez las mismas partes pero no mostró el proceso para cambiar la bomba de agua

@johnharris4124 4 жыл бұрын

How do I bleed coolant system?

@albertbartlettjr.6921 2 жыл бұрын

The bottom of the radiator has a drain plug.

@benjaminmonterosa2349 3 жыл бұрын

How did you know you needed a new water pump ?

@KiloKevin 2 жыл бұрын

it leaks bro 💀

@mosesmahone8663 4 жыл бұрын

I'm changing my waterpump on my car i have the same car n the video can u tell me what did u use to remove the 3 bolts while the specialty part is on.

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Moses. Sorry for the delayed response. I used a 1/4 inch ratchet and a deep 10mm to get them loose and then used a magnet to finish unscrewing them and get them out without dropping them. I used the same technique to get them back in.

@mosesmahone8663 4 жыл бұрын

@@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 it totally fine i got my waterpump changed. So I let the car ran for 30 mins, no whine but as soon as I took it 4 a test drive it started to whine. So now I have to get my timing chain replaced to stop the whining. Other than the whining my engine is sounding normal. Is it possible even with the specialty tool, will it cause the timing chain to get tighter/whining?

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 4 жыл бұрын

@@mosesmahone8663 No it shouldn't. When you insert that holder nothing should move. Depending on your mileage it may be timing chain time.

@mosesmahone8663 4 жыл бұрын

@@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 113,112 miles.. bought brand new

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 4 жыл бұрын

@@mosesmahone8663 Yes at this mileage the chain would be questionable. .

@melodyprobst9908 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the special tool?

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 Жыл бұрын

Water pump sprocket holding tool or just water pump tool

@melodyprobst9908 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mauricefosque6380 5 жыл бұрын

Do the belt have to come off

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Maurice. No I did not remove the serpentine belt.

@mauricefosque6380 5 жыл бұрын

How many gallons of coolant did u put back in the car I

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 5 жыл бұрын

@@mauricefosque6380 I would estimate roughly a gallon as I reused the coolant that I drained out and topped off what little did spill.

@symadx8677 4 жыл бұрын

you have to do timiming chan resit or the engine will make noise

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Syma D X8. I fortunately have not had to replace any of the timing chains. I do however find that the water pumps on these engines go out very early. Some as low as 50,000 miles

@bigweiner4217 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to hear the sound of the bad water pump before it is changed. So I know that's what wrong with my engine

@thedrivewaygreasemonkey2347 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Big Green. The past two pumps that I had weren't making noise that I recall but were leaking really bad. If I get a noisy one I will definitely post it.

@gingerreeds216 3 жыл бұрын

Mine makes a gurgling noise when I accelerate and I also see the coolant leaking on the ground. Im taking my car in for the water pump and thermostat replacement Monday.

@bigweiner4217 4 жыл бұрын

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