After saying I would never take this on I did in fact do it myself a few days ago. It really wasn't all that bad. My local repair shop wanted something like $1,200 to do this, so that was certainly motivation for me. One thing I will add here is when you go to fill the system make sure you fill through the upper radiator hose, and not just through the radiator or you will more than likely get trapped air in the system and the vehicle will overheat. And of course make sure the cap is off while filling through the upper radiator hose. After running the engine and letting it cool I still had to top off with about 16 oz. It's surprising how much air gets trapped in the system. Great video!
You are a legend before you were even born The best tool is just pliers to get the clamps off but these type of vans there is no easy way to get to the components everything is so crowded together Good photography
Hey I give you a lot of credit for that pain in the ass job. My hands would have been ripped to shreds by the time I was done with that. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
+Tom Sommer Thank you.Ya it was a little more difficult than i initially thought and my hand did take a beating.Not to mention that I had to do a lot of editing cutting out the 4 letter words.Lol
i dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot the password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Everett Rory thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Thanks for taking the time to post this. Much appreciated. Is the thermostat located in that housing on the pump? Can't seem to find any info on this anywhere. Thanks again.
Depends on your year/model. I have a 2000 2500 4.3L and my thermostat is located on top of my engine on passenger side. Slightly above and behind the waterpump. But not on waterpump.
Excellent video, thank you. I have a 2008 Chevy express van that i'm now noticing that when ever i park it after driving it i'm now seeing what looks like anti freeze. So far it's not dripping alot, only i little at a time. I suspect that i'm going to have to replace my pump in short order because it only can be from the pump base on your video.
I change my water pump today. The guy who change it for me had a problem installing the fan onto the pump because the threads were cross, he had to actually cut the threads so it could work.
+Leonard Ralph Yes if I used a rebuilt pump it would have been rebuilt but in this case the owner requested a new pump.There for no exchange .Thanks for watching and your input.Jim
Well.... Ive been in and out of my 01 countless times. I have been looking for some kind of way to get the upper shroud off without the majorr brawl I have with it every time. The AC line goes right over the top. Yo have to be brutal to the line to get the clearance. It doesnt matter if you rotate it, take the fan off, try to be gentle. I was hoping to find a better way. I noticed that ALL the videos skip over that part. I bet its because people dont want to film the fight they must have with it. Discharging the system just seems like a lot for radiator/water pump/ alt/ etc.. repairs
After years of fiddling, i throw a piece of cardboard in front of radiator, and gently pull/twist/cuss/complain and slide it free. Never tried removing filler tube. Patience is the key. May have to try filler hose removal just in case it's faster.
Been working on this for over 3 hours - the bolt at 16:15 that connects the fan to the pump won't move. Used wD40, clamp, wrench and hammer. It's stuck on tight and I've got to be at work in the AM! Advice? Thinking I might torch it. I have it all removed from the van now. 🙈🤔
jimthecarguy Fixed! So what I did was drill small holes on the bolt near the pump. Sawed off the bolt (easy) and just bought a new clutch. Fan was fine. Clutch was about $50 and I just used the fan I had. I can't believe how hard it was to remove. Even the tool wouldn't get it off. Thanks for following up! It means a lot!!
Nice job again Jim. Question ? - what can I dab on a surface to hold a gasket in place until the part is snugged up ? I've used a couple small dabs of grease...Is it ok or what do you suggest ?
+steveg5576 You can buy an adhesive in the parts store that will hold the gasket in place or you can do what I do use a small amount of weather strip or emblem adhesive .It work's great.
I got coolant leaking from the over flow tank drain hose what can cause that problem also near the end transmission there is another drain and it's also leaking like it's over pressurized
I had the same issue for the last 2 years. I couldn't fingered out. What was the deal. I had to keep an eye on re filling it every month. Now is starting to get cold. And the pulley that is attached to the water pump it self broke came loose. My van over heated. Big time. I drove it about 20 miles. I will change the water pump tomorrow. Hopefully I didn't blow the head gasket. Did you ever figured out what was the problem??
Hi Jim, watching you do this job, wow, what a tight spot, and what pain. I sure miss the old days, A water pump was generally pretty easy, not so much anymore. I have 2 questions fer ya, 1. How long have you been in business? 2. What do you think of dexcool antifreeze? Thanks
+joel mccoin Hi good question .I've been in business almost 40 years.For 17 years I had An Exxon station witch I might add was a Ok in the beginning but after about 10 years it was a Honorable company to have a franchise with.With them you were just a number no personal connection just business.As for Dex cool I just use what the manufacture recommends.Jim
After saying I would never take this on I did in fact do it myself a few days ago. It really wasn't all that bad. My local repair shop wanted something like $1,200 to do this, so that was certainly motivation for me. One thing I will add here is when you go to fill the system make sure you fill through the upper radiator hose, and not just through the radiator or you will more than likely get trapped air in the system and the vehicle will overheat. And of course make sure the cap is off while filling through the upper radiator hose. After running the engine and letting it cool I still had to top off with about 16 oz. It's surprising how much air gets trapped in the system. Great video!
Filling through the upper hose is the critical thing he left out. Glad to see your comment at the top of the list.
You are a legend before you were even born The best tool is just pliers to get the clamps off but these type of vans there is no easy way to get to the components everything is so crowded together Good photography
Changed the water pump last night on my 14 Chevy Express 3500 6.0...very helpful video came in handy on some parts.
It's a plesure to see a serious Pro in action. Thank you Man!
10 minutes in. There's no way I'm doing this myself 😂 thanks for the in depth info still
Thanks for watching
Doing this same job right now. Thanks for the informative vid!
In reality how long did it take you? Thanks
Hey I give you a lot of credit for that pain in the ass job. My hands would have been ripped to shreds by the time I was done with that. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
+Tom Sommer Thank you.Ya it was a little more difficult than i initially thought and my hand did take a beating.Not to mention that I had to do a lot of editing cutting out the 4 letter words.Lol
Hell with it Jim, let it fly...LOL
where in the world do this car companies come up with these designs what a pain in the ass! great video! you're a pro!
Greg Robinson Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video, not doing it myself but I'm fascinated with how it's done. I watched to the end and enjoyed every minute.
i dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account??
I somehow forgot the password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Guillermo Jesse instablaster =)
@Everett Rory thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Everett Rory it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thank you so much you saved my ass!
@Guillermo Jesse no problem xD
Great video. Thank you for the information.
Joe Perez Appreciate you watching my video.
Thanks, very informative and it helped me a lot getting my water pump fixed
Glad it helped
Good video 👍 so the thermostat is on the lower radiator hose manifold?
Great video..!!! always a cold beer for ya at my garage,.!!..........thanks
Ron Eastwood LOL, I am having one right now!
Thanks for taking the time to post this. Much appreciated. Is the thermostat located in that housing on the pump? Can't seem to find any info on this anywhere. Thanks again.
Depends on your year/model. I have a 2000 2500 4.3L and my thermostat is located on top of my engine on passenger side. Slightly above and behind the waterpump. But not on waterpump.
Great video! Wish you had showed how you changed the thermostat?!?
Thank you for watching I'm happy to help
It's just two bolts. Super easy.
Wow, what a job. What's the labor charge on something like this in your shop? No way I would take this on! Thanks for sharing.
lol no bolts left over... great video Jim..your expressions on your face when the trucks go by are hilarious...
+RICKAFIX Ya Rick it never fails there is always a lot of truck traffic.By the way that was the 4 try lol
+RICKAFIX I was just waiting for Jim to throw that MAF sensor connector lock over his shoulder.
With this video there was a lot of 4 letter words that had to be edited out .Lol
LoL..Yeah, I heard you say ass instead of rear end too.
+wysetech2000 haha
Jim...this great video save my life....sure I have your LIKE.
Glad it helped
Excellent video, thank you. I have a 2008 Chevy express van that i'm now noticing that when ever i park it after driving it i'm now seeing what looks like anti freeze. So far it's not dripping alot, only i little at a time. I suspect that i'm going to have to replace my pump in short order because it only can be from the pump base on your video.
Yes it is a good idea to replace the pump before it really starts to leak.
I change my water pump today. The guy who change it for me had a problem installing the fan onto the pump because the threads were cross, he had to actually cut the threads so it could work.
Thank you for the up date.Just make sure that the fan is on tight
Forgive me for not knowing but, is this a New York accent or Philadelphia, or?
hi jim, len from the UK just wondered if that waterpump would have been an exchange unit as the casting would have
appeared that it was in good shape.
+Leonard Ralph Yes if I used a rebuilt pump it would have been rebuilt but in this case the owner requested a new pump.There for no exchange .Thanks for watching and your input.Jim
ANOTHER ONE BITE THE DUST THANK YOU 🤝🏼👍🏼
Thanks for watching.
I need to know the direction of the fan. Thank you
good job and help so kind,..do you have a video on changing timing chain. gasket and transmission filter and gasket on a corolla 2003-2008..thx again
+jirojoseph esman Sorry i don't think I do but I will in the future.
Well.... Ive been in and out of my 01 countless times. I have been looking for some kind of way to get the upper shroud off without the majorr brawl I have with it every time. The AC line goes right over the top. Yo have to be brutal to the line to get the clearance. It doesnt matter if you rotate it, take the fan off, try to be gentle. I was hoping to find a better way. I noticed that ALL the videos skip over that part. I bet its because people dont want to film the fight they must have with it. Discharging the system just seems like a lot for radiator/water pump/ alt/ etc.. repairs
Check my vide at the 13:12-14:00 I explained how to remove it. I hope this helps.
After years of fiddling, i throw a piece of cardboard in front of radiator, and gently pull/twist/cuss/complain and slide it free. Never tried removing filler tube. Patience is the key. May have to try filler hose removal just in case it's faster.
Been working on this for over 3 hours - the bolt at 16:15 that connects the fan to the pump won't move. Used wD40, clamp, wrench and hammer. It's stuck on tight and I've got to be at work in the AM! Advice?
Thinking I might torch it. I have it all removed from the van now. 🙈🤔
Brandi Nicole there is a special tool to remove the fan if all else fails. You may be able to rent it from a big auto store. Keep me posted
jimthecarguy Fixed! So what I did was drill small holes on the bolt near the pump.
Sawed off the bolt (easy) and just bought a new clutch. Fan was fine. Clutch was about $50 and I just used the fan I had. I can't believe how hard it was to remove. Even the tool wouldn't get it off. Thanks for following up! It means a lot!!
Nice job again Jim. Question ? - what can I dab on a surface to hold a gasket in place until the part is snugged up ? I've used a couple small dabs of grease...Is it ok or what do you suggest ?
+steveg5576 You can buy an adhesive in the parts store that will hold the gasket in place or you can do what I do use a small amount of weather strip or emblem adhesive .It work's great.
How much would you guys charge someone for a job like this?
Excelente video
Real good repair video as usual, Jim. Happy Canadian cuz I love maple syrup on pancakes.....LoL.
+wysetech2000 Thank you .Actually maple syrup is good on everything.Lol
Nice job
Good job dut
My water pump spins as I lossen it up won't come come off any suggestions
Another Quality vid from a Premium channel - hey buddy thanks for the shout out , if you lick the stickers their maple syrup flavoured :)
+Steve Rob Maple syrup?Is it Canadian syrup.Lol
+Steve Rob lol going to be interesting to see where all these stickers end up
RICKAFIX you know a guy obama, HaHa
I got coolant leaking from the over flow tank drain hose what can cause that problem also near the end transmission there is another drain and it's also leaking like it's over pressurized
Thank you for watching
I had the same issue for the last 2 years. I couldn't fingered out. What was the deal. I had to keep an eye on re filling it every month. Now is starting to get cold. And the pulley that is attached to the water pump it self broke came loose. My van over heated. Big time. I drove it about 20 miles. I will change the water pump tomorrow. Hopefully I didn't blow the head gasket. Did you ever figured out what was the problem??
I only had the issue with the over flow no the upper over flow hose.
Hi Jim, watching you do this job, wow, what a tight spot, and what pain. I sure miss the old days, A water pump was generally pretty easy, not so much anymore. I have 2 questions fer ya, 1. How long have you been in business? 2. What do you think of dexcool antifreeze? Thanks
+joel mccoin Hi good question .I've been in business almost 40 years.For 17 years I had An Exxon station witch I might add was a Ok in the beginning but after about 10 years it was a Honorable company to have a franchise with.With them you were just a number no personal connection just business.As for Dex cool I just use what the manufacture recommends.Jim
Do you recommend replacing the fan clutch on this vehicle?
Only if it is bad.Thanks for watching.
Video was too long but good info
Witch pump brand do you have good luck with to last longer ?
You sound just like Mike wazowski what movie was that monsters from monsters Inc
I just had a shop do it. Lol
I would have liked a little more attention paid to the gasket and sealant, but otherwise a fine vid.
Thanks for watching
@@jimthecarguy bull shit answers jimmy...pass on your show
It’s not showing the way of filling the coolant back on !
That's the easy part. There is plenty vida out there.
Over flow on 2004 chevy Express Van transmission.hose
no torque??? the bolts... really??
thermostat is a 2 pc or 1..
Should be a 1 pc. Replaced mine last year. The new one didn't need the gasket. It came with one attached to it