BEST Way to Change Your Leaking Old Water Pump on a Jeep TJ. Detailed guide with links

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Жыл бұрын

What's UP GC FAM! We made a high quality, step by step, INSTALL video with all the links to everything you would need to get this job done. Check out our amazon store under "jeep water pump" or each link below. Do not ignore leaking coolant, it could cost you your entire engine, and happen at the absolute worst part. This simple install will help save your engine!
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@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

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@keithricci9926 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, the video and links helped me out tremendously.

@Garagecouple 11 ай бұрын

So happy to hear!

@BigJimDenver Күн бұрын

Wish I had bumped into this before last weekend when I did mine. There is NO question that breaking the bolt loose on the fan is the most challenging part. I used a fan clutch holder tool from O'Reilly that fits over 2 of the 4 bolts on the pulley that sits over the water pump. Very jankey and prone to slip off the bolts when you're trying to torque it. Wish I had thought of tightening the belt to hold it in place. Outside of this, the rest was simple and straight forward. I suggest grabbing some screw type pipe clamps to replace the pinch ones as those are a pain imo. Great video

@johnlee8514 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Love the repair videos! It’s nice to see that you two have real jeeps that get used, not brand new ones every year.

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@julioviruez6646 6 ай бұрын

This is how Oscar De La Holla replace the water pump in his jeep.

@stephenwilson7641 7 ай бұрын

Overall, an excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to explain it all. Just a couple of points. 1. Whenever you work under the Jeep, wear safety glasses. I know it's a pain to find them, clean them, and put them on; but it's not as painful as eye surgery! 2. Use a torque wrench when installing the bolts on the water pump and thermostat housing. 3. Always try to use the existing hose clamps. They are called constant-pressure clamps and work better than the screw type clamps. 4. Don't forget to take the paper out of the block before installing the new parts. Thanks again!

@tomm3338 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed. This is the most realistic video I’ve seen. Looks like the way most people actually do these jobs😊

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! Appreciate your support

@joeflores3959 Жыл бұрын

That was the easiest fan clutch removal I've ever seen, great video.

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

I know! Holy moly! That was crazY easy the last time it took a few hours alone! Just grab a heavy hammer and hit it like you hate it

@michaelbacchiocchi8111 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the step by step instructions. You’ve just convinced me to drive my TJ over to my mechanic! 😄

@fourwheelinsw Жыл бұрын

I really liked the breaker bar in the tensioner for removing the water pump nut! Thanks for the great videos!

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Sweet! Thanks foe your support

@OpenCarryUSMC 3 ай бұрын

@@GaragecouplePRO TIP - For removal only AND ONLY IF REPLACING THE PUMP use an air hammer to drive the nut for the fan and fan clutch in the correct direction to loosen it. Super easy and fast. Just don’t use it to reinstall or if you are removing the fan for a reason other than replacing the pump as the air hammer can cause damage to the pump bearings and seals. It’s only for when you’re replacing the pump.

@LTUSATV Жыл бұрын

Great video Dr. Greg!

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@xaviermercado2079 5 ай бұрын

You guys are a great team that work very well together ❤🎉

@nmbr1stlrsfn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great detailed information

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MrTitcanard Жыл бұрын

Good video 👍

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@outdoor831 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Il definitely save this video. My jeep is calling for a new pump and this one will definitely help me out. Thank you

@Garagecouple 6 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@JasterMereel421 11 ай бұрын

I'm about to start the water pump replacement on my 2000 TJ. I'll be using this video as instructions on how to do everything. For the idler pulley grease, which grease did you use?

@jerrad6320 10 ай бұрын

You don't grease idler pulleys

@RedPaw715 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@2point..0 Жыл бұрын

Jeep meep meep!!! Liked#2!!!

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Woooo!!!

@richsmith3120 Жыл бұрын

Well done you two! I'm worried that I didn't see you torque the water pump and thermostat housing bolts but I'm sure it will be alright! Nice project!

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

We didn't torque to official spec, just by feel. This method has worked for us nicely. Lol

@richsmith3120 Жыл бұрын

@@Garagecouple So far so good!

@richsmith3120 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Spokane WA!

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Hello there!

@robertthrem3382 11 ай бұрын

Only put sealer on the end of the bolt lol not all the threads. It’s a rule if it’s not a dead hole . Check by putting a screw driver in the holes

@Garagecouple 11 ай бұрын

True!

@RedPaw715 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Greetings for Knoxville TN. Just a quick question, would it make semse to replace the sensor or do those hold up well? No critizing, just asking for my project. Tnak you again!

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

They hild up well and they are easy to replace down the line without removing anything else

@paulbains9152 10 ай бұрын

The big nut is about 1 3/8 " . If you dont have big wrenches , a peice of band iron with a knotch at the end , can be made . You can also make a bandiron bar with 2 wholes and a curved knotch to hang on to the fan .

@williamtocci7621 4 ай бұрын

I wish I was as lucky as you, I have a 4ft cheater bar on my wrench and I still can't get my fan clutch off :(

@BrokeWrench Жыл бұрын

A friend of mine helped me get my tj home when i bought it. Had been in a wreck and had no coolant in the radiator. He thought it would be nice to drive it 5 miles to my house instead of waiting for me to get out of work. Now im doing a waterpump and dont know if it was the collision or being driven without coolant. Hopefully he didnt fry anything

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@JasterMereel421 11 ай бұрын

I did this today, and I keep having issues with the thermostat housing leaking. Any tips?

@Garagecouple 11 ай бұрын

Use a better gasket, clean mating surfaces better, double check the metal surfaces aren't warped

@JasterMereel421 11 ай бұрын

@@Garagecouple I thought I cleaned them good enough. I'll try again tomorrow with a different thermostat housing.

@JasterMereel421 11 ай бұрын

@@Garagecouple the thermostat housing that I originally used was warped. I got another one yesterday, installed it today, and no leaks.

@Garagecouple 11 ай бұрын

Nice!

@TJsVette Жыл бұрын

I wish that hammer trick would work. We tried and tried and could not get it to come loose. Idk what else to do to get it off. 2 hours of trying lol.

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Hit it harder! Don't be scared lol

@TJsVette Жыл бұрын

@Garagecouple trust me I do and the pully just turns. My holder on the belt is pulling ad hard as they can as well. I think I will need to put some heat on it cause it is rusted.

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea! Good luck!

@davidtaylor5204 Жыл бұрын

It's much easier to remove the water pump, exact same engine, 4L, from a Wrangler, than it is to pull it from a Cherokee.

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Because of clearance?

@davidtaylor5204 Жыл бұрын

@@Garagecouple The power steering carriage on the drivers side of the engine, shares a bolt with the water pump. If you don't loosen the whole PS frame or remove it, you have to maneuver the gasket and water pump under that frame to line it up. It's a nightmare. Removing the radiator is almost a given, and the radiator on the Cherokee is strapped in so tight, so many bolts, that if an IED went off under a Cherokee, the last part of the frame that would blow loose would be the radiator.

@Garagecouple Жыл бұрын

Lol! Gotta love the wrangler!