Today we replace the water pump in my 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. This isnt the supercharged GTP but it should be basically the same, just an extra belt. This should work on all buick, oldsmobile or other GM 3.8L engines.
Belt Routing:https://www.justanswer.com/pontiac/3xpux-need-serpentine-belt-routing-diagram-2005-pontiac.html
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Yeah after taking the power steering pump off it's hard to line if back up I spent hours but video was helpful
Add thread sealant to the 4 13mm water pump bolts. They go into coolant passages in the block.
To bad I can give you one like only, I wish I could give you at least ten likes, thank you very much for this tutorial, now that I know how to replace the water pump, I'll get to it!
Thank you so much. Good day!!!!
Ha ya answered my question thanks bro I got everything off but that ladt bolt under the pulley I was like what the f*** how do I get this off because I knew that bolt was a mile along just like the others thank you for sharing that information almost bolts for holding it to the engine because I could not see where it was connected lol
Luckily the one in working on is locked up lol no screwdriver needed how in the hell did you get that off without removing the rear bottom pulley that's pressed onto the pump with the reservoir and s*** because I can't get that completely off there without happily being in the way I'm just curious how you did that because that step wasn't shown
Did you drain your radiator fluid?
Did he use any sealant ?
Did you have to drain the radiator 1st?
Do you need gasket sealer?
I found it useful to also remove the electrical box there, and also the battery so the electrical box could be folded out of the way. Other than that, thanks for the guidance!
Perfect video! Informative and no bs. I wish you did videos on everything bc it was quick and straight to the point. Thanks a lot man!
I have a question. The water pump pulley doesn't rotate at all. Should I change the pulley or pump? Or both?
Appreciate ya work
How did you know that the old water pump was bad?
A good tip is when you take out the old bolts slide them into the new pump before installing it then take a photo of the pattern then install your pump and follow the bolt pattern you can buy a cheap strap wrench for Lowe's or Home Depot to help with the pulley or use the screwdriver technique and visually check the belt for any cracks or tears