The smaller the engine usually the more room to work and the less not more time to make the repair. You might have to remove some trim pieces as well. These gaskets will need replaced and are not included with this pump. Make sure to replace the chain. Anyone know of a permanent fix to this problem? There wasnt enough space to get a socket on it, and a wrench didnt have enough muscle to work. It doesn't make sense that the price would go up if the engine is smaller. .
There are two Phillips screws on the top side above you gauges. Hope this helps Good luck Backyardmechanic : Hi Backyard Mechanic, Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Or, I don't know the condition of the engin. Also, the Delco coolant really makes for a gummy mess and I feel that is why the car runs hotter at times. Unfasten and remove the timing belt rear protective covers. If this is so then it can not be a 6 cylinder. I checked for warp with a steel rule and did not see any warpage, so I bought new Fel-Pro gaskets and reassembled the engine.
This would save you much more time if you ever need to replace them again. It sucks that this happened around the Christmas holiday because I am strapped for cash. There are numerous signs that your Pontiac Grand Am water pump needs to be replaced. I'd take it to another shop and have them give you an estimate and confirm what motor you have. If it is a composite style headlight newer years , then the bulb should remove from the back of the assembly, while the assembly is left in the car. To get the remaining screw out of each speaker, you must remove the back seatā¦ if you have a ram air grand am do this, if no then just follow instructions after this.
Pulley removal and installation tools will be necessary to remove the water pump from the vehicle and transfer the pulley to the new pump. Good luck Backyardmechanic : Hi again, Backyard Mechanic. This was one of the reason I began to do my our repairs and lucky for me it turned into a hobby I love. It cost me approx 785. You should see the clamp and the top of the hose, the as you look at it, it goes downwards.
The mirror is still holding on by the inside remote or manual lever for the mirror. Also check the rest of the cooling system for and defects like the front of the radiator clogged with insects and debris. We just had the same problem fixed on the same engine in our 2003 Montana, which fortunately was done under warranty. Place a hydrolic jack under the engine on the pass side. This will expose the water pump. Founded in 1935, Airtex is a leading automotive aftermarket supplier that specializes in fuel delivery and cooling system pumps. Never pull the balancer from any point outside the ring.
If you look at the balancer you will notice a ring somewhere in the device. Once here there are 3 studs with nuts that boltā¦ I've been looking into this myself. You should be able to see the water pump now and other obstacles must be removed to get to it like the timing chain cover and the timing chain itself must be removed. It was an engine mount bolt. Yes, you must remove the tank to get to it. Has it been neglected and are the bearing going? Thanks again for all your help - I really appreciate it.
Unfasten the water pump attachingā¦ Replaced my own on same vehicle. I feel lucky to have a Pontiac last 10 yrs 154k miles. I incorrectly assumed that the head gasket or head had warped and I took both heads off of the engine to rebuild it. Unbolt the nuts and carefully take the mirror off the door. Doesn't cost anything to wash it out Use a garden hose to clean it out And finnally just keep a close eye on the temperature, and if the car starts running hot pull over a shut it down untill it cools a bit.
On mine, the belt would squeal when Iā¦ unfortunately, i believe this requires removing the timing chain because it drives the water pump. I will also have to flush the radiator when I get the gasket replaced. I'm still trying to pry off the door panel so im going to get back to it. Nearly all car components, when allowed to stay in their worn-out or impaired state, can cause further damage to associated or nearby automotive parts. You can now remove 3 of the 4 screws on each speaker. I had it fixed about two weeks ago and now I am having problems again.