How To Replace Water Pump in 1988-1998 Chevy GMC Truck & SUV

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I go in detail on how to replace your water pump, why you need to replace it, as well as helpful information and tips on how cooling systems work, pulleys, thermostat replacement, and radiator cap replacement. I also show a trick on how to get all of the air out of your cooling system.
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@erikasbackyard1401 9 ай бұрын

I watched this video through once. Went back and made a note of the socket sizes, and the setting for the torque wrench. Then I gathered up my tools and went to work on my 98 Chevy C2500. Got the old one out in under an hour. Was losing light and had started out tired, so then I just couldn't get the second bolt started. Gave up, waited until the next day. Went out and took it back off, cleaned the bolts and gasket surfaces and put fresh ATV on, and in 40 minutes had it all back together. This was the BEST instructional video I've seen. No stupid music, no goofy effects, no extra yammering about unrelated. Good lighting, good views. I never needed to go back to refer to the video to see what to do next, because it all made sense the first time. Thank you so much, Midwest Garage!

@seanhogeland4705 14 күн бұрын

100% did the exact same thing had to go buy a crescent and a hammer but got it done it what felt like no time just short of it being like 105 degrees outside

@kendallwhitejr140 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much bro for this video!!!! I just replaced my water pump and will be back home in time for my daughter’s graduation in Florida!!! Leaving Mississippi This week!!!! Thanks so much!!!

@DerrickMckinnon Жыл бұрын

I'm not a person that works on trucks but since I have a 1994 k 1500 chevy blazer 5.7 and after watching your video I TRULY THANK I CAN FOLLOW THOSE DIRECTIONS, THANKS!

@heelersanonymous Жыл бұрын

Best video I've found. Period. Replacing my water pump on my 78 vette. It has a 350 crate engine. Only difference is it has an electric fan. I imagine the rest is pretty much the same though. Thanks again.

@paintclan 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1995 - GMC Suburban 454 with only 50K miles, a gem! You answered my question right away! I had just changed a hose from the power brake assist to the steering reservoir, all sat, no leaks detected. Next morning I see a spot under the passenger side and scratch my head. Crawl under and see that it is coolant dripping along the bottom hose. I knew there must be a weep hole, but I didn't see it. I watched a couple videos and I think yours was the 3rd from the top. I am going to knock this out and find a hill where I can burb it and not worry about what comes out. I appreciate you, I subscribed and will check out your vids, Wado.

@waynemcaurthur8026 2 жыл бұрын

New owner of a neglected 1997 K1500 5.7L Stepside. Water pump went out today. Great video. Appreciate your concise instruction and no BS filler talking. Subscribed.

@swiftxb 11 ай бұрын

I can't thank you enough for this video. Did my water pump yesterday and it wasn't that hard of a job. 👍

@macthammer 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man. Well done. Clear concise, good audio, great camera work, lighting, straight to point. Very Very helpful. Thank you!! Subscribed.

@kencronin1702 7 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks. I like how u keep it simple and practical. For example, no need in buying a pricey strap wrench, instead use of a screwdriver. Your words are clear, easy to follow and have the necessary detail for those who aren't knowledgeable about everything mechanical and auto related. Well done, hope to see more but then again let's hope I don't have to as well😅. Ken in CO

@theodorewalker9464 10 ай бұрын

I knew by the dirt shirt.. That this guy knows exactly what to do. Thank you for the video! I have to replace mine this weekend.

@theodorewalker9464 10 ай бұрын

Honest, Hardworking..Salt of the earth!

@howisjt 3 жыл бұрын

You just saved me ~$100, half of my Saturday, and prevented me from having to borrow a relative's car. Good camera work with good lighting, complete instructions - including identifying tools and supplies up front - and clear vocals. Thank you!

@sweetcakestbcsweetcakestbc7782 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Straight to the meat and no fluff👊

@dasshape00 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm a dummie and just did this on my 1500 silverado.

@Mikey-if7gg 2 жыл бұрын

Yo bro you made this look super easy I got to change my water pump on Monday when I get the part. Thanks a lot I’ll refer to this video for my 96 Chevy tahoe

@trudyhowell1607 Жыл бұрын

Great video for ladies new to auto repair. Thanks for all that you do to keep us moving!😊

@hughoneil3857 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Concise and to the point. Water pump seems to be leaking 3 days after replacing radiator. LOL Now, I can R n R this too. just need it to stop raining.

@rguzman92 Жыл бұрын

Hell yea!! Thank you! Clear and concise. Ready to work on my truck tomorrow. Let's hope it's half a day 😅

@faronrud3759 6 ай бұрын

the best video I've watched on this replacement. Informative with sizes of bolts that other videos slack on and good camera angles showing the process. Good job bro

@lupenieto6150 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot buddy I really used your method of repairing my water pump turn out to be great I appreciate it

@johnpeterson287 Жыл бұрын

Well done tutorial....good tip on removing idler pulley....makes it much easier to access hose.

@briandinan5091 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, went step by step on my 1996 C1500 just this afternoon replacing both water pump and thermostat. Hadn't wrenched much since spinal surgery 5yrs ago. This made my job that much easier

@terrylo3433 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. One thing that I would do, is replace that top idler as soon as it shows any play. I was on I-25, in the middle of nowhere between Pueblo and Colorado Springs when mine came apart. Incredibly there was a ranch exit and I got off the freeway, because as you can imagine, the engine was dead and no power steering, nothing. Someone brought me a new unit. So now, I carry a spare bearing and as well, an entire unit I can screw on. That happened at about 50,000, and now I have almost 300,000 on the truck, and it's never happened again. Of course.

@MidwestGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yup I actually have a video on that exact subject too!

@wendymiller9571 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for detailing each step, most helpful!👍

@jeffreyross2315 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very detailed and thorough "How To Video", I will look to Midwest for all my future repair projects. Thanks!

@andrewduran8365 Жыл бұрын

Finally a video that explains my problem

@vakalisfamily11 3 жыл бұрын

One of the better vids out there for sure. Nice job walking through the process with great tips and explanations. Thank you!

@user-fl3uq9tr9v 8 ай бұрын

This video is a 10/10. It was very easy to follow step by step. Also does an amazing job of explaining how each part works together to make the water pump work correctly. I'll be subscribing, for future referencing to fix other issues that may arise. Thank you.

@fredwehrhahn2162 3 жыл бұрын

Superbly done, not your typical watching someone who doesn't explain what he or she is doing. TY and keep up the great work!

@brightmorningstar100 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! About to get started on changing my water pump in my 98 burb at 290,000 miles👍🏼

@iamelectrictn3147 3 жыл бұрын

So I should be able to do this in 17 mins from watching this video. Awesome! Thanks!

@cliffreynolds7946 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, sir! Quick, to the point and including exactly what tools you use along with sizes is extremely helpful. No music, no BS . . . this is well done sir and I appreciate it. I subscribed and I hope that helps you out to keep doing what you're doing. I'd buy you a case of beer if I knew where to send it. LOL . . . thank you.

@phodge14 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed, my water pump is leaking now so I will be doing this soon and you explained it well and made it easy to follow

@tombrady9160 3 жыл бұрын

That's the brand of beer I would of used to do that job!

@mitc0185 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a 99 K1500 with a 5.7L and it's coming due for a bunch of this stuff. Super glad I found your channel. Thank you!

@MidwestGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, I'm glad I can help out! I have a lot more coming too since my 97 is coming due for so much. Thanks for the comment and the support!

@capnchip Жыл бұрын

So many videos are junk! THIS AIN'T one of them! Great job and I need to do this same job tomorrow...really. Thanks for a super vid and all the best!!

@rustypipes6339 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, well miked, no extraneous noise, good lighting, easy to follow and understand, and no BS. Thanks so much! I will keep you in mind next time I have to work on my 93 C2500.

@MidwestGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! I have a whole bunch of 90's Chevy pickup videos and plenty more to come, definitely keep that in mind!

@jkbeaver4 Жыл бұрын

@@MidwestGarage gv

@Ebreezy2625 6 ай бұрын

Great video my lower radiator hose popped due to overheating and just didnt have the money to pay for a mechanic this helped me do the entire job im proud of myself thanks so much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@jessefreeman4751 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Tools and Supplies at the start and thorough walk through. Thank you. Subscribed! 👍

@radbasilisk5717 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos man, you take the time to explain stuff and having the captions of your explanation at the bottom helps a lot too. Keep it up dude! You just gained a new subscriber!

@GeraldChase-lo3lz 3 ай бұрын

very well done video, i havent worked on one of these in aot of yrs and now it is my sons first truck. Nice to have the torque specs on water pump and other simple tricks. Kept it simple and to the point not trying to over analysis a fairly simple procedure. Well done!!

@johnruszala1054 3 жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive and step by step perfection

@TheEndeavoringFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just replaced mine using this video.

@pennylewis5225 3 жыл бұрын

Was very straight forward and helpful

@markday2198 4 жыл бұрын

Wsnt to say thanks much for this info . I used this to fix my wtr pump today . Grrt job & showed me exactly what to do . I appreciate you. !

@laurijorgenson6683 3 жыл бұрын

You do the best videos. Thank you very much.

@timross270 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Straight to the point and nice camera work. I'll get it changed soon. Thanks.

@frontlinecars20yroldfinds78 Жыл бұрын

You are doing more and better details than a lot of people and I was just looking for 85 Cutlass Supreme Brougham water pump exchange...

@tobiasspence3067 Жыл бұрын

Lifesaver bro, seriously! Thank God for you

@claudialinarte2271 3 жыл бұрын

Wow !! you are so good explaining,thank you for sharing that video.First time I will change water Pump on my 1989 Blazer with a 145,000 mile that I have it for 32 years.

@user-kz4yh4wv3u 9 ай бұрын

Best video ever saved me time & money!

@alexstroud3861 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video thank u for the helpful information on explaining how everything comes apart to going back together very big help

@terrimize6097 3 жыл бұрын

Hi MWG I’m looking for a video of replacing a thermostat you’ve done! Do you have one? I know ppl say it’s easy but I’m doing this by myself & yes a women, I’ve only got interested in repair the last few years (wished I’d done this years ago) lol. Thanks and I love your vids b/c you make it seem simple and I can understand you--you have the voice for this. Thanks again ✌🏼

@thJune 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my guy. I really appreciate it. I recently bought a 00 obs tahoe z71 and the radiator cracked. I was going thru everything and figured that if I’m replacing half the cooling system I might as well just replace all of it. I bought the chilton manual but for fucks sake they make everything so freaking ambiguous in there. They don’t tell you what the RTV is for.. you did (the bolts - not knowing that or why the bolts would’ve been wet and this being my first 5.7 I would’ve shit my pants thinking something was fucked), the screwdriver tip for the 4 bolts, etc. like dude. That was insanely clutch information that seriously saved my ass. You’re the man my dude. Seriously!

@navedukes9592 4 жыл бұрын

Sir thank you for making this video this is exactly I’ve been looking for just to boost confidence thank you again more video please 👍🏽

@MidwestGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! It's been a busy winter so far but there are definitely more videos to come! I'm glad I can help!

@richardhill445 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the help. I noticed you put in something to protect the radiator and good heavy cardboard will work if you don't have wood. I don't know if you check in here but the wiper circuit board vid is how I found you. I know the links get you a little kick back but I couldn't find one. Keeping old trucks running is a good thing. Hope you are doing well, Rich in Oregon

@BusyFingers 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos MWG! Thank you and keep them coming please.

@hondals92 4 жыл бұрын

Great video . Easy to follow , thank you .

@jerrodharper6508 Жыл бұрын

Gettin ready to do this. And I’ll be drinkin natural light. Lol. Seems pretty easy. My truck looks like yours.

@esrod1774 3 жыл бұрын

Tell us how much time it takes cause I did it and it work but it took hours something that I didn't see in you tube video but for anything else thank you because I was gonna be charge 500 dollars right on Christmas season those 500 dollars was gonna be for mechanics Christmas presents but thank for your talent I saved 500 for my Christmas family thank you

@eliwhite8980 2 жыл бұрын

Good beer and you turn the tab to the left! You won’t be chuggin that beer! Lol great video! Hopefully mine comes out as easy as yours.

@SilverFoxSilverFox-jk9nw 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being so on point It really helps.thanks again and merry Xmas

@bigbulldawg78 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Very easy to follow and appreciate bleeding method

@jackguynn6922 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent . Easy to understand and covers all ,

@noahmessner6297 4 жыл бұрын

Very handy video helped a lot!

@jedclampett6466 7 ай бұрын

I just installed this water pump in my '71 F250 4x4

@fmhoyt 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you!

@mirsvonaschen-cook775 Жыл бұрын

This is great! Thank you for such a thorough tutorial.

@bananasnblow5434 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you

@seyoummichael1722 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Thumbs up and subscibed. I know that was a lot of work. Great lighting, fantastic to the point, clear explanation, and great sound quality. Thanks again for the torque specs

@MidwestGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@terminalogicalinexactitude5622 3 жыл бұрын

You know what? This is excellence !

@MrRay486 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro smooth video

@IJS433 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u. My 88 sierra is leaking coolant along the lower hose even tho it's brand new. I'll save this vid for when i Replace it in the spring

@vincentpedotto2848 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info it was very helpful.

@betzen2611 3 жыл бұрын

Great info💪🏻👍🏻

@williamgoodson2690 2 жыл бұрын

Best I've seen yet. Great Job

@garybailey8999 3 жыл бұрын

Great video will help me a lot and change in mind already made my water pump is starting to squeak so I will change it out

@ziffman798 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@coryduncan31 3 жыл бұрын

Amasing video man very helpful

@lloydbridges7991 Жыл бұрын

really enjoyed your video , very concise and informative. thanks

@alexterrones6365 2 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point, cool

@joeramirez2156 3 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome video! Thank you

@johnbrigman7374 3 жыл бұрын

Great information thanks

@javierdiazdakota 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU BUDDY, IT WAS AN INTERESTING AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEO, I WILL PROCEED TO DO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER PUMP IN MY GMC VANDURA, THANKS AGAIN AND HAVE AN EXCELLENT DAY !!!

@inspireonex 3 жыл бұрын

ALL FUCKING CAPS BRO. I CAN HEAR YOU YELLING AT US FROM HERE. NICE FUCKING JOB.

@paulbrannum6546 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@juanmedina51 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@josephbuckley3619 2 ай бұрын

I’m trying mine today!

@deecee8765 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video. Thank you. I appreciate it.

@robertocastillo2260 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks. Greetings from Chile

@southerntexashomestead5028 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video.

@blakeeves3793 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@JuanHernandez-lw2if Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro this video really helps

@AlexisMartinez-zp6ze Жыл бұрын

excellent work

@georgeferrer23 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome bud! thanks for the video.

@patriciap1214 5 ай бұрын

That was a great video wonderful to the point and you really know what you’re doing. I have a 1998 Chevy van and I just replace the water hose on the bottom thinking it was leaking well it wasn’t. It was the water pump so now I have to do what you did this Ohta be interesting but I think I can do it now, and I have enough tools I do refrigeration and air conditioning. Thank you very much for the videos.

@fightback5373 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@jacobrorabaugh3609 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative and I didn't feel like you were trying to rush through the steps. I installed a new thermostat and radiator in my 95 5.7 but it is still over heating. Tried flushing with water but truck was sitting so long that sediment back out of heater core. Drove for 5 minutes and was almost to the red on temperature. No coolant on passenger floor but coolant is circulating. Do you think it's a bad heater core or a bad water pump?

@garrisonkelley7053 2 жыл бұрын

You ever figure out what the issue was?

@oxboworchard5610 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! About to do my 1994 Silverado 2500 5.7 after seeing the drips from the weep hole. May as well do belt and tensioner pulley it seems. Have you ever done valve cover gaskets, new oil pan/gasket, and filter adapter(maybe just O ring)? Getting leaks around these things, may be time.