Chevrolet Trax: Water Pump

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Chevrolet Trax: Water Pump

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Жыл бұрын

Come along as I replace a water pump on a 2018 Chevrolet Trax. All in all not to difficult of a job.
-Enjoy!
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@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

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@DaveImagery Жыл бұрын

I'm obviously not a GM fan, but great content as always. Thank you Mr O

@bigdave3788 Жыл бұрын

what work light is that please

@johnlucaiii9495 Жыл бұрын

@@DaveImagery why would it be obvious that you are not a GM fan?

@DaveImagery Жыл бұрын

@@johnlucaiii9495 I made a comment earlier

@johnp6577 Жыл бұрын

@ Big Dave Looks like an Astro 100SL . Great light and has wireless charging

@Mauser304 Жыл бұрын

When I was 14, my dad had a Buick with a bad water pump. He was working out of town, so I decided to 'fix' it. The pump was one with about a dozen bolts. I got it swapped and proceeded to snap three of the bolts off. I did the 14-year-old thing and glued the bolt heads in place. The car ran for years that way without leaking. I never did tell on myself. Feeling a little guilt right now.

@gungadin6889 Жыл бұрын

😁😂🤣😆

@rollenschultz2707 Жыл бұрын

Don't worry it was just a GM

@macmcdougald1769 Жыл бұрын

That’s the funniest cover up I have ever heard of.

@smbrob Жыл бұрын

Did you use Gorilla glue ??

@daleburrell6273 Жыл бұрын

...YOU WERE LUCKY-(!)

@bltoth1955 Жыл бұрын

Wow, 4 years on a new water pump. Way to go GM.

@samholdsworth420 Жыл бұрын

GM Korea* lol

@allanszast7579 Жыл бұрын

I've got a2006 pontiac vibe with the Toyota 4zz engine, has 306k and the original water pump

@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC Жыл бұрын

To be fair, at least they put the water pump on the engine instead of _inside_ the engine.

@shaneanderson1036 Жыл бұрын

No coolant ! Tap water destroys em

@wespotter6985 Жыл бұрын

GM is synonymous with junk. What they put out today is a disgrace and even Barra has acknowledged it when she came in to the CEO position. Unfortunately nothing's changed and she hasn't seemed to be able to correct the problem. So many premature failures is a result of using lousy OEM parts, all comes down to saving a few dollars and letting the owners sort it out down the line. Look at resale value, before you purchase one of these vehicles, because true cost of ownership is not just the purchase price but the repairs and what the car is worth when you want to trade it. Buying a GM vehicle is false economy it will always cost you more money in the end.

@jonminer9891 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Mr. O. This vid shows exactly why a DIY guy like myself should know a professional mechanic who knows his stuff. I lost count of how may items I would have broken trying to get that water pump out. That number doesn't include broken fingernails. I also appreciate your consideration to your viewers. Good lighting, good camera angles, humorous narrative, and an entertaining vocabulary all contribute to my experience. So true: "If you can do it, I can watch it." Anyway, thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

@billylane6602 Жыл бұрын

Eric always mentions what people say in the comments when he's his own biggest critic lol. And a damn fine mechanic.

@MemphisApplegate Жыл бұрын

Modern car engineers meeting. The boss: "Replacing a water pump is way too cheap and easy. We need to fix that." Engineer one: "We could design them to fail in four years, and require a good mechanic spend two hours replacing it." Engineer two: "Let's cover it up with the air box." Engineer three: "Better yet, let's require removing an engine mount." Engineer four: "Amateur hour. Let's put the alternator UNDER the water pump!" The meeting breaks into laughter, with the boss pounding his fist on the conference table. Boss: "Man, you guys are catching on. What else you got." Engineer one: "Well, the parts guys propose over-pricing all parts, and back ordering everything." Boss: "Mr. Engineer One, pricing parts is for the bean counters. This is a professional engineers meeting, so get back in your lane.

@Randythesavage777 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@josephreisinger33 Жыл бұрын

Good analogy. It would seem that they make it so that you get mad, say things you will regret and scratch your head saying " why would someone design the water pump to take 2 hours to take out. I could go on and on.

@alexlacey9808 Жыл бұрын

Apparently you’ve never replaced a timing belt driven water pump. Lol. This is cake work compared to a lot of them.

@dustingreen6210 Жыл бұрын

😂

@jimburgess9205 Жыл бұрын

“Oh, and another thing, let’s put the starter inside the transmission. “

@christopherweise438 Жыл бұрын

"We have to release the tension on the tensioner." - Eric O That's what i tell myself everyday after work.

@Darjan_Spasojevic Жыл бұрын

😅

@danielkoerner7127 Жыл бұрын

I remember taking my 2012 Sonic w/ 1.4 turbo to the local Chevy dealer for a leaking water pump to be fixed under warranty. Got it back 2 days later, parked it in my garage...underneath the engine the next morning was a large puddle of oil. Long story short...Never again Chevy, you're dead to me.

@ahummerich2751 Жыл бұрын

It almost seems like you have to do your own work these days.😢

@sharedknowledge6640 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I know countless others who have had premature failures in GM vehicles still under warranty, which is bad enough, and then your local GM dealer with underpaid technicians who hate their job, make things even worse messing up the repair often in serious ways. Then it can turn into a finger pointing mess where the dealer denies damage they caused. Just buy a more reliable car that’s unlikely to need any dealer service for say 100K or more miles like a Honda. And even if your Asian car does need dealer work, the reputation of dealer service for Japanese and Korean brands is FAR higher than the US automakers.

@HoLeeFuk317 Жыл бұрын

Gm went down the crapper in 08 when they had to get bailed out. Everything got cheapened up

@plkracer Жыл бұрын

@@sharedknowledge6640 none of the car makers are the same, our Honda required new injectors at 60k due to misfires, common issue on the 1.5t, just like the 3.5L.

@hkfan4596 Жыл бұрын

It’s not just GMs. Hondas have major issues these days.

@jasonmarks1636 Жыл бұрын

6 motor mount bolts on that 1.4 torque monster... impressive. I hope its enough to hold it.

@stevem2757 Жыл бұрын

And the motor mount bolts are torque to yield. Had to buy new when I replaced water pump 1.4 ecotec

@thagerdorn2009 2 ай бұрын

@@stevem2757no, they are not torque to yield on the motor mount. I've been doing this for 15 plus years, thousands and thousands of cars and never once has there been TTY motor mount bolts. I have two vehicles with the 1.4t and I've looked in service data...you are wrong just so you know. Crank bolt is TTY though

@stevem2757 2 ай бұрын

Take it easy dude. Chill. That was the advice from the Chevy service department/parts. That is what I was told when I purchased the new water pump from the dealership.

@stevem2757 2 ай бұрын

Also some of the water pump bolts are tty also confirmed from the dealership.

@thagerdorn2009 2 ай бұрын

@@stevem2757 again, you're wrong. No water pump bolts on anything are torque to yield. I've worked on thousands and thousands of cars...thousands of water pumps, never tty bolts. They want to sell you more stuff buddy. Even service data confirms they are not tty bolts. I have service data for my 12 and 13 Cruzes...which have the exact same engine as the trax and encore...same water pump. I looked it up before I even commented. If you need dealer advice on how to work on a car, please just don't do your own work.

@coachmattc Жыл бұрын

Great information. After watching this and two others, I was able to replace the pump, thermostat, and belt for my neighbor. Dealer had quoted him $1600. We did it for the price of parts, a set of e-torx and an extended hose clamp tool. Thanks for all the info.

@unclemarksdiyauto Жыл бұрын

Nice that it is a exterior water pump, not one where timing chain etc has to all come off! Great job Mr. O!

@peterbenson3776 Жыл бұрын

I love how all these connectors etc always pop right out for you guys. Took me a half hour to get my air box loose.

@khill4053 Жыл бұрын

_I love how all these connectors etc always pop right out for you guys. Took me a half hour to get my air box loose._ I know, right?

@joshbreeze1865 Жыл бұрын

Its CGI😆

@kingofbrutaltheocracy9201 Жыл бұрын

Hands on experience is valuable.

@wallbanger3 Жыл бұрын

Practice makes perfect.

@crabmansteve6844 Жыл бұрын

I put plastic safe dielectric grease on any connector I can possibly reach, saves me massive headaches later.

@lvsqcsl Жыл бұрын

A 2018 car that needs a water pump already? I want one of those! Great video!

@ryanalexander984 Жыл бұрын

Eric O is going to keep the air tool manufacturers in business. Loyal customer.

@chuntzinger677 Жыл бұрын

Just changed the water pump on my 92 GMC K1500 - simple, rewarding, doesn't leak. That water pump must win the award for the MOST surface area that could possibly leak in the industry...good grief!

@williamwood6531 Жыл бұрын

I knew there was a reason why I chose to work on OTR trucks n heavy equipment! Cars like this make me happy I chose heavy diesel equipment! Great job Eric knocking that job out of the park!

@robertdavis6708 Жыл бұрын

Been watching Eric O. since 2016. He still amazes me as his simple progressive techniques keep the job moving smoothly. A cup of Black Rifle coffee, a video with Eric O. starring in it, makes my day.

@craiggoodwin9704 Жыл бұрын

Not like the old days where you loosened the fan belt, took out 4 bolts, slapped the new one on and went down the road. Thanks for Sharing!🤣😂🙂

@badcorgis Жыл бұрын

"I'm ugly, not stupid" The one liners are fantastic on your channel!

@cesargallo7424 Жыл бұрын

"It's got the big 1.4" Classic Mr O.

@bill3641 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't work on these new cars . I would be constantly repressing memories of the past simplicities 😉. Good video as always .

@chucktaylor4958 Жыл бұрын

If nothing else, you seem patient. Ha Ha. I watched the whole show. No extra bolts left, plus no leaks. Good job.

@Rock_Reggae_Riff Жыл бұрын

Just worked on one of these. Parts were back ordered for way over a month. Replaced the turbo, and everyone knows, the waste gate enjoys staying open lol. Topped off the coolant and just my luck, the water pump started leaking.

@user-oi6wg3ev6s Жыл бұрын

Best freekin auto DIY I've ever seen. Down to earth, understandable, and extremely helpful to guys like me who HATE to work on cars. Thanks!

@sheerwillsurvival2064 Жыл бұрын

Using the old water pump as bolt placement holder and reference.. excellent and ingenious

@maxwell431 Жыл бұрын

common sense as a mechanic.

@sheerwillsurvival2064 Жыл бұрын

@@maxwell431 yeah those that do it everyday learn the tricks thru trials

@danieljaramillo3541 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, ive learned so much from educational people such as yourself. Willing to learn us what we need to take care of things on our own. Never have i ever hae someone teach me how to do things i need to other than watching tutorials, you are helping a ton. Forever great full. Blessings.

@JH-ve6tx Жыл бұрын

There are "Hold my venison jerkey" auto repair channels and there are "Hold my soy latte" auto repair channels. Thanks for shooting straight all these years!

@mdotguy Жыл бұрын

there are no man-buns and safety flip-flops on this channel 🍻

@carlosnavarro921 Жыл бұрын

there's only two car guys that I follow on KZfaq, Eric O and Rainman Ray the only two legit guys on the Innerweb hands down!

@anameisrequired3729 Жыл бұрын

@@carlosnavarro921 Check out Watch Wes Work

@Curlyim2 Жыл бұрын

Customer states what is another one - but hes a dealership tech so take some of his stuff with a grain of salt

@Dave-ty2qp Жыл бұрын

I like to watch the reassembly portion most of all. Being a mechanic all my life the most relaxing and rewarding part is where you got the old oart pulled, the cleanup done and now the reward of reassembly. It's just relaxing. Thanks Eric..

@janetcoursey6756 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your channel for some time and absolutely love it! I’m extremely impressed with your knowledge and abilities! I don’t usually comment, but I just watch the video “How to fix a car that keeps blowing fuses” and was sooo impressed I just had to tell you. I don’t understand why anyone within 100 miles of you would go anywhere else!!! Keep up the excellent work as I will be watching you!

@andyinmichigan9058 Жыл бұрын

hell yeah...a few years ago were were headed south in he 2008 town and country. developed a leak in the housing from the radiator to the engine. sruck in friday night slow freeway traffic near mt.vernon KY. Finally got off to the exit. Got flat-bedded to a shop nearby....the due had mud trucks and some drag cars and I knew we were in good hands. 5 years later and the '08 town and country is still running strong. Thanks to those dudes in KY....

@craigwalker6513 11 ай бұрын

I love the running commentary and sense of humor. makes it fun to watch and learn. thank you.

@caperman1948 Жыл бұрын

45 years ago, I replaced a water pump in a Datsun B210 in 15 minutes with a 13 mm socket on a 3/8 drive ratchet after wrenching on the 3 pump bolts and the fan belt. More time was spent drinking beer while waiting for the car to cool down than executing the repair. Mrs O might not approve of my delay tactics but I was in my parents driveway, thus had supervision.

@Garth2011 Жыл бұрын

Yeah...so true. I have an 89 GMC V1500 Suburban...time to access and remove water pump was maybe 25 minutes and I'm DIY.

@mayhew75 Жыл бұрын

Hell yes.. same with my '84 toymota pickup.. I miss her.

@vickilund7206 Жыл бұрын

B210...was good.....I bought a new 310.....much fwd junk.

@hermo1977 Жыл бұрын

I looked at that engine bay and thought it looked mostly like an Opel. After the video, I checked it out. I wasn't wrong

@geyser3445 Жыл бұрын

Another well-designed GM product for ease of maintenance.

@guns-gas-diesel Жыл бұрын

If you think this was bad maybe some day he will do a v8 4.7 toyota timing belt, every 100k.

@robtheslob3940 Жыл бұрын

Sarcasm ?

@sunxishan Жыл бұрын

@@guns-gas-diesel that one is not bad. Huge space to work on

@mph5896 Жыл бұрын

I would take that one. Remove the engine mount and you have 1/2 a mile to work between the engine and frame.

@_zigzak Жыл бұрын

@@guns-gas-diesel lol this engine won’t even last as long as the timing belt on a toyota

@ron827 Жыл бұрын

Thermostat replacement used to be DIY job for $5 but this is a "better" way of doing it.

@alexlacey9808 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately all thermostats cost way more than they should these days. Had to replace the thermostat on my 08 impala last week at 210000 miles and the freaking thing was 34 dollars from Napa. That was the cheapest I could find locally too. If I wanted to wait a few days for it I could have gotten it from rock auto for 8 bucks but I couldn’t wait all week.

@charleskile3769 Жыл бұрын

Quick, fast, and in a hurry.... Well done Mr. O.

@notavailable9919 Жыл бұрын

Another way to keep track of the bolts is to use the picture on the box (if it has one) and pop the bolts through the cardboard in their proper location.

@juanrodriguez-ry6yt Жыл бұрын

nail polish comes in all different color that is what i use steal it from the wife

@awakenotwoke1973 Жыл бұрын

@@juanrodriguez-ry6yt *_"nail polish... steal it from the wife..."_* Sure thing, buddy. We believe you. Millions wouldn't.

@_zigzak Жыл бұрын

I usually avoid buying GM’s and that solves the issue

@edwinlandy Жыл бұрын

Geez, I was upset I had to remove the alternator to replace my water pump.

@TheEchomirage Жыл бұрын

I used to use glow in the dark nail polish to mark timing marks to use a light gun on. It worked great.

@itsdavex2 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, I was impressed that those clamp pliers actually worked. Also, someone thought TTY bolts on a water pump was a good idea.

@fixinggrace Жыл бұрын

Had to replace one of these on my wife’s 2014 Chevy Cruze. All things considered it wasn’t too bad. It took me about 2 1/2 hours in my driveway.

@craigrumsey2999 Жыл бұрын

I just did the same job about a week ago. I almost pulled the tensioner but looked at the new pump and saw I didn't need to. Great video!

@jeffryblackmon4846 Жыл бұрын

When I was about 13, Dad's 55 Pontiac needed a new water pump. He was a tall and big man with an ample belly and could not lean over the radiator to do the job. He drafted me to do the work for him. That was my enjoyable intro to auto repair. I've been at it ever since.

@johnillig7281 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. Just watching you give us a great explanation as to why the labor costs are high when you take your vehicle in to the repair shop. Quit a lot goes into a particular job. WOW!

@dancin4 Жыл бұрын

And to see the cummins 5.9L has two bolts to change...what a frankenstein job and the thow away wire harness.

@sohailrabani Жыл бұрын

Best way to end sunday with SMA..cheers folks

@63jeepj20 Жыл бұрын

Had to do one of these a few months ago. Dont buy a cheap water pump, the one i was provided the impeller wasn't pressed on all the way and bound up when i bolted the water pump on so i got to do it twice. May as well replace the valve cover gasket while you are there before it starts misfiring from oil in the spark plug tubes.

@JamesDvorak Жыл бұрын

Very nice, Eric O.! I have an '08 Saturn Astra with a 1.8 L Ecotec. Mine's an XER, though, so after air box and serpentine belt removal, there are 8 bolts: 3 for the pulley, and 5 for the pump. I'm about to roll 110,000 miles and the pump is just starting to weep, so I suppose the seals are about to go. Pump is on order and should arrive next week. Cheers!

@trentbain4988 Жыл бұрын

good job, as a retired Mopar tech, enjoy watching these type video's. 1 little suggestion, i would cover the intake connection. no need in anything going down there, just precaution.

@MichaelJohnson-cf8sv Жыл бұрын

The video was great… very easy to understand step by step action. Kept my interest. 2 thumbs up for sure.

@johnwsimpson3153 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and tool recommendations. I have a 2019 Trax that hasn't given me any trouble yet, but this gives me an indication of what to expect if I have to work on it.

@marksd5650 Жыл бұрын

Had an Opel Cadet while in grad school (1980) and could not afford to have the water pump replaced so I bought a rebuilt one, a socket set, and a Chilton’s. It took me 10 hours, but it worked fine for the life of the car. Very satisfying. Best Regards Mr O

@mayhew75 Жыл бұрын

Fun car, thats my childs name

@coycarlson4979 Жыл бұрын

It is indeed difficult to always determine how intermingled parts are on modern vehicles - so yes - we sometimes might remove something to get at what we are repairing - that maybe we did not actually need to remove 🤨👍✌️

@miazz6969 Жыл бұрын

Love learning!! Thank you for the experience!

@benslockandkeylocksmithing9839 Жыл бұрын

"I'm ugly not stupid" -SMA 2022

@davidszakacs6888 Жыл бұрын

My very first excursion into DIY car repair at age 19 was replacing a leaky water pump on my 1963 Valiant. Luckily I did it at a friend’s service station where he was available for consultation.

@michaelcavagnaro8387 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the R+R .Background noise very industrial.America on the move!

@creed5248 11 ай бұрын

I always loosen up the pulley bolts first before removing the belt - especially when I don't have an air ratchet . I sure would love to have some of those tools - LoL - the hose clamp tool is amazing as it is so hard to try and get pliers into some spots . When I worked in a shop years ago - I would just use a die grinder and cut off the clamps and even the hoses . Most of the time if you dont cut the hose and take it off - the fittings can pull right out of the heater core etc.

@FSAUDIOGUY Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed working on cars & trucks for many years. My back got old, I can't stay bent over the motors any more. Take it to young people now. Cheers Eric!

@mcgama88 Жыл бұрын

My friends seem to bring me this repair in various owners as skill level. So what I so appreciate is the small needed alignments, such as the pin, the top motor mount and bracket (as slightly lifted). And the real care as not to break tabs. As these units age, the tabs become very brittle. Even with the most careful pressures, will snap from age and heat cycles. So, as pricing these repairs to aged models, it is very prudent to include a bit of extra as small fitings estimated to need. And, as was shown, a new belt. Thanks for having us along. M.

@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын

Hey there Eric! Happy Sunday to everybody and thumbs UP to S.M.A.R

@agostinodibella9939 Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea using the new pump to hold the screws to keep them in order.

@johnclemont7801 Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy! In reply to your motto, I quote dirty Harry. "A man needs to know his limitations" Thank you for bringing us along!

@anthonyshriner4362 Жыл бұрын

That is the best repair video I've seen. Thank you very much.

@TheArcV Жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks for sharing this one Eric!

@hoffmanxgunnar Жыл бұрын

I recommend you replace both water pump and thermostat they are cheep garbage too i have replaced the water pump just to replace the thermostat 10k miles later both pump and thermostat go around 115-150k just easier to do 1 and done as always your the best Chanel out there showing how to do stuff love your channel

@gmtech8573 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, great for everyone to see how involved this job is. The upper radiator hose has a quick release thats easier to remove than the clamp. I remove the 3 thermostat bolts and leave the thermostat attached to the bypass hose instead of fiddling with that hose. The 3 horizontal motor mount bracket bolts and the 3 vertical bolts are all also torque to yield one time use bolts.

@bryanstock281 11 ай бұрын

Once you removed the quick connect retainer, what exact action is used to remove the hose side from the thermostat housing? Pull? Twist? Thanks!

@dalehunt9924 11 ай бұрын

You do great work, FROM Nashville Tennessee

@jbrhel Жыл бұрын

My daughter and son in law own a 2017 Trax. I told them not to buy a General Mess but here we are. I hope that I never have to do this job. Whew! Ya gotta love engineers. Wait a minute. Hold the phone! Did I hear a mother "lover" at about 25:50? Believe me I couldn't do this job without filling the swear bucket.

@gplusgplus2286 Жыл бұрын

This looks very similar job to the opel corsa 1.25l of my friend. We did this job and surprisingly it still works to this day.

@chilipepperpepper6488 Жыл бұрын

Eric O 👍 just fixed my Buick enclave no crank had full power, just a little troubleshooting found out Bad ignition relay 😃

@gflores7018 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric O. On the Big Chevy Thunder Keep it coming Thank you

@Savageitright Жыл бұрын

Great to see a Trax video. We moved from the Vibe to a Trax.

@kaafromoz Жыл бұрын

TY Eric totally enjoyed this replacement of the water pump. I did need this adventure with you after watching the funeral service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2, so TY mate lifted me up as always and TY for your confidence in us doing a good job while you did all the work with those magic hands. Hope you and Mrs O had a fantastic weekend and your week ahead is smooth and constant for you. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗👍👍

@killerwowmaster Жыл бұрын

watching you pick that hose off the Waterpump gave me nam flashbacks of all the times I've shoved a pick through my left hand hahaha

@DIYDaveOK Жыл бұрын

Good stuff as always, Eric. Thanks!

@crisprtalk6963 Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric. Thanks for the video.

@robertparker2420 Жыл бұрын

Of course I’m still watching Eric! How else am I gonna win that prize I keep hearing about🤣

@kcarew2 Жыл бұрын

I love how you don't use generic coolant. It bothers me when people use the generic stuff LOL!

@minotaurbison Жыл бұрын

I know it wasn't on this video, but watching you soldering wires together on another video inspired me to buy a butane soldering iron and go fix my heater fan pigtail correctly... instead of using *coughs* wire nuts.... I only had an old Radio Shack 30w electric type and it just didn't stand a chance against those 12 gauge wires... the butane did perfectly, and made quick work of the shrink wrap. Thanks for showing all the little details like you do, it sure helped me to do my little job.

@davegottler8978 Жыл бұрын

Still watching..always watching..great video

@bobflannagan7262 Жыл бұрын

Great video for reinforcing basic mechanical logic and intuition.

@michaelstagar525 Жыл бұрын

Excellent detailed process.

@crazybobc1 Жыл бұрын

Wow, looked like a nightmare of a job to me. I'm glad it wasn't me doing it. Man at the tools that would have been flying. I'd also hate to pay the bill for that job. I wouldn't want to change or pay to change that alternator either. Good job man.

@wildbill23c Жыл бұрын

Doesn't help that the engine is in there sideways like so many vehicles....Not sure I'd even want to try a water pump replacement in a regular pickup either, so much crap in the way that has to be removed. I tried replacing the head gasket in a 1991 Ford Tempo about a year ago, didn't turn out good at all, it wouldn't run at all afterwards...that led me to realize I'm not a mechanic at all (never claimed to be in the first place), got the car for free luckily, and sold it for $200 for parts. However it was a great learning lesson, never attempt to work on something like that if you've never done it before, and don't know what you are doing. I figured hmm, its a 4 cylinder engine, so only 1 head to deal with...yeah, well somewhere at some point something didn't go together or come apart right because it didn't run at all after I got done with it :(.

@JoseHernandez-lf6cr Жыл бұрын

Nice job about a two hour Job those are the most Fun ones 😅 love watching your videos all the time keep Them Going Mr O

@boatboy7418 Жыл бұрын

Awesome channel to watch, very informative. Might not be today or next week but months later I come across the same things. Green wires and ppl that poked wires with test leads that have no power leading to where they should.

@andrewdelmonte1385 Жыл бұрын

Those are a gravy job in the shop. I personally haven't found an issue with the quick connection on the thermostat. I like that you made sure the bolts were different lengths. I found it's easy to get a piece or cardboard and use them thru so that even if you drop it they stay in place

@gabrielmendez5655 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding as always good sir!!! Big shout out from the dairy land! 🙌

@winch1587 Жыл бұрын

I replaced all engine/transmission mounts on my wife's car earlier this year. Just with some hand tools. When I got to that big mount, I thought I had the wrong part. Needed to jack the engine up about 1.5" extra so the new mount could seat. The old mount was completely worn and had totally sagged..

@mikehemen9708 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos but I could get into a lot of trouble fast attempting this one!

@bobl78 Жыл бұрын

my Opel / Vauxhall car has the same engine and I stopped counting how many times I did the water pump in 10 years. That upper hose I always unscrew and take out the pump first and then. remove the hose from it, find it easier that way. You can leave the thermostat housing connected to the small hose.. remove 3 bolts and disconnect from waterpump.. leave thermostat in car, new seal before the new pump . Also the housing is robust, never broke one… but broke several of the outlet on the other side of the head

@cruzramirez33 Жыл бұрын

Love your step by step videos

@johnlenoir1023 Жыл бұрын

I love it please continue to do things the same as you are

@michaelpressman7203 Жыл бұрын

You know what amazes me I remember back in the old days let's say on the 350 4 bokts two hoses and your water pump was out nowadays man you got to dig all kinds of stuff out just to get to the prime source of the problem I don't know they seem to overcomplicate stuff for my book but you did an excellent job as usual have a great day

@danielpreston7747 Жыл бұрын

love ur vids . having done a dozen of these professionally over the last 12months. u don't gotta worry about locking or removing the tensioner . plenty of access

@imtheeastgermanguy5431 Жыл бұрын

I made a piece of cardboard for the bolts of the water pump. Also a drawing of the belt position. Works good

@Jerry1951 Жыл бұрын

You're the man Eric m done good job good video dim Shelby's are learning experience every time..

@DamnGoodITGuy Жыл бұрын

It's cool at the start of the video when you say "South Main Auto channel" it sounds like "Self Made Auto". Teaching is good! 😁

@crabmansteve6844 Жыл бұрын

I always trace my parts on cardboard and jam the bolts through that where they went. If I put them in the new pump I would absolutely knock the pump off of whatever I sat it on. Lol