How do you know when you need a new water pump?

[7camaro7]

My 2002 Camaro SS is slowly dripping coolant from the front, bottom, center of the engine... All hoses look good and I'm suspecting it may be the water pump. Am I on the right track?

Is it hard to install?

Is that my problem?

To install what parts and tools do I need?

How much time does it take to do it?

I put my long tube headers on myself, can I do my own water pump?


Thanks,

Lionel

[01ws6er]

mine was doing the same thing about a week ago. There was coolant leaking down the front of my engine, and I suspected it might be the water pump as well, but it wasn't spewing out or anything like like...more like a constant trickle. Anyway, I ran to the store and when I got back I decided to check it out with the engine running and it was just the TB coolant hose that was loose. Hope that helps.

[Danger731]

Usually the sign of a WP going out. Very easy to replace. 45 minutes with a beer included.

[35thAnniZ28]

a beer should ease the installation

[7camaro7]

mine was doing the same thing about a week ago. There was coolant leaking down the front of my engine, and I suspected it might be the water pump as well, but it wasn't spewing out or anything like like...more like a constant trickle. Anyway, I ran to the store and when I got back I decided to check it out with the engine running and it was just the TB coolant hose that was loose. Hope that helps.

I did the throttle body bypass mod so my coolant definitely doesn't go through there. Thanks for the input though

Usually the sign of a WP going out. Very easy to replace. 45 minutes with a beer included.

I'm going to do it this week in class illegally. We're not on that stuff right now so I'm not supposed to be working on it but I will anyway. I have to.

Just for kicks I called the dealership to see how much it was to buy and the labor.

$330-Water pump
$150-Labor

Autozone

$130-Water pump
$0-Labor(ME)

I'm going the Autozone way! I looked at all my shit and it didn't look that hard to do. Just time consuming.

This water pump thing really pisses me off because I need some rear tires right about now. I'm so broke right now...

[Y2KPewterSS]

Water pump will take you an hour max, not hard at all. Not a must, but would be a good idea to get new gaskets for the WP as well.

[7camaro7]

bump

[cam02ss]

Mine went a few weeks back...dumped fluid all over the garage floor,etc.

[ApexVIII]

might as well get an electric one while your at it!

[Danger731]

Water pump will take you an hour max, not hard at all. Not a must, but would be a good idea to get new gaskets for the WP as well.

gasket, what ? for what a 68 impala ?

[7camaro7]

might as well get an electric one while your at it!

go ahead and paypal me $570 and I'll be sure to get one