Ok, I'm sure this question has been asked before but how complicated is it to change the water pump on a 2.4. Does anyone have some hints or tricks that they have found out that would save me some time or the ease of doing this. Also, what parts should i all have in hand before doing this, the car has 70,000 miles on it.
ill tell you what i know about it. its a PITA. and to have a garage do it can cost up to $700 or more. its not that the pump is expensive, thats only $100 roughly. its the labor that cost so much. and where the brilliant minds at GM put the damn thing dont help either. i seen most say its easier to pull the engine to do it
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search 2.4 water pump. there is a ton of info on it
As said it is some work. You have to take the timing chain off to change the pump. Also might be best to remove the exhaust manifold (it is under it). Truly the pump cost about $50. Also much easier with the motor out, but for sure can be done with it in the car. The most important thing is to take your time and get the timing set correctly. Get a hanyes manual as well. I would also recommend getting a new timing chain tensioner as well.
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Ok,
Since I've been hands on with the replacement and I documented every single step, I'd say I can probably help you alot.
I did the pump without removing the manifold. In my opinion there's only one step that is difficult.
1. If you want the document I made with pictures, email me at gerry_cote@sympatico.ca
2. GET a quality pump. I cheaped out on mine and now it's leaking oil from the weep hole. Noticed that while I was under the car replacing the termostat
3. You need time and tools. You will need a crank pulley puller. The 3 bolt puller is the better one as it won't risk to warp the pulley. Most people say you need a new timing cover gasket. I was able to save mine and I don't see why someone could not save it
Keep in mind that I'm not mechanic but my information plus a haynes manual will be as good.
SoupMan
- and no, 'Soup' in SoupMan does not stand for Soup Up but for 'Soup' as in Lipton 'Soup'. -
Soupman - I Just sent you an email asking you to send me the mentioned document.
Thanks!
