GMC / Chevy Truck 6.0, 5.3 & 4.8 Water Pump & Thermostat
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- čas přidán 8. 12. 2015
- Pretty ordinary drama free water pump replacement here. But hey I didn't forget the brake clean :) So stick around and see what it take to change out the water pump and thermostat on this 2002 GMC 2500HD equipped with the fuel efficient 6.0 liter.
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"Drama free" is why I watch this channel. This is a "real life auto repair show." Television car shows are nothing but ads and fake tension. It's all "DEADLINES" and "ANGRY CUSTOMERS," "CHECK OUT THIS BULLSHIT FROM LINCOLN TECH!" Odds are, I'll never do 60% of these jobs, but I still watch because you've got the touch, and you're damn skilled. Keep it up.
3:14 a older guy asked me to replace his water pump on his 6.0. I'm just a diy guy and haven't done one on these trucks so i looked for a video hoping you had made one. Glad you did, thank you!
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I just had the joy of doing this water pump today... In my driveway. Two plus inches of wet snow on the ground which changed to rain falling. Joyful!
Bout to do the same!
Might be a millon videos on this but guess which one i would only watch
Eric I watch a lot of You Tube maintenance. You make the best videos of them all. Your filming is great showing what you are doing and how to get it done. Your maintenance practices are also spot on. Thanks for the effort.
+James Dayton Glad you like it :)
That's what I admire about Mechanics, they are some smartest people I know. Good job Dr. O
Have to say it.. Especially with this time of year.. "Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings" The water pump version..
Liked this repair. It's nice to see not everything has to be a pain to fix.
+ItsAlwaysRusty Haha Perfect!
I'm replacing mine right now too, and I tinked the bell a few times as well. Even with the fan still mounted on it had a ringing, very bell like tone.
This video seven years old, and I just learned how to take those plastic pins out of the radiator shroud. I see those plastic fasteners all over the truck. Some of them are torn off. Thank you for your insightful video, sir!
Just finished replacing the water pump in my 2002 Silverado as well as the the belts,tensioners, and radiator hoses. All went very well thanks to your video. Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to educate us diy'ers.
Again thank you thank you thank you! Replaced the hydro boost last night with your videos help and now the water pump and thermostat today with your vids help! I appreciate you! Thank you!
Very good video, I like how you went through every step with instructions instead of just saying" remove the shroud " or "remove the belt" and skipping to the next step like so many other vids ! Nicely done !
The best honor mechanic, Eric O the man.
I appreciate it Eric. Followed this video to a T and it all went smooth. Inherited my dad's trucks not long ago and these videos are a huge help.
The absolute best part: you actually show how you put it back together, instead of the ol "now just do it in reverse". A fella's a bit slow and needs the guidance lol
I have a 2003 GMC 6.0L I'm trying to get back on the road after sitting for a few years. I'm slowly making progress. This video helped a lot. I have a starter on the way, and then a water pump next. I'll try to see if I can get it running after that. Fingers crossed.
I watched your video about three times. I have an 01 chevy 2500hd. Had the engine replaced about 60,000 miles because of the piston slap issue. I have 210,000 miles on it and replaced the water pump today. Not as fast, but took me about 4 hours, including a trip to the store.
I have to swap out mine on a 6.0L. this is the best video I've seen so far on here. THANKS! I can't wait to get my hands dirty now!
Hi Eric, you are a true American and a great skilled technician.
When I would change water pumps I would draw an outline of the pump on a piece of cardboard and make holes where the bolts came from so I would not mix the bolts up. If you can do it many DIY can do it.
Why I just got the recommendation for this channel I will never know, but glad I found it. Great content!
That's pretty good. Hannah mixes coolant and Sheba provides entertainment! Cool Video!
Super helpful video, found out exactly where that weep hole is and how to take those pins out of fan shroud, might even take up tip on using that lower hose for drain instead of messing with radiator... Thanks for the pro tips!
Helpfull! I figured it was not too tough and video is faster than reading the service manual.
My buddy showed me a long time ago about pulling tires off. We even use old steel wheels with no tires for long term projects so you can roll them if needed.
Did my diesal injectors this summer. Built over top creeper for that project it's perrty handy to .
I own the same truck. Cool to see stuff that I can relate to. I had the water pump replaced last year.
BTW know this vid is a few years old but scene your helper quite a few times watching your videos. You got a special little helper there, that's awesome. I've got two little girls of my own that love to help me when 'Dad' is wrenching on something. In that moment you know you're a rich man.
my 01 2500HD is now up and running. Thank you
Sheba looks like she is in charge and supervising your work. She is a beautiful dog!
Thats what I love about the Chevy trucks. Lots of room in the engine bay with that LS engine.. or SBC for that matter. Pretty easy to work under the hood.
Every manufacturer has its issues, and common fails.. at least this is pretty easy to fix yourself.
Thanks for the great video as always.
now that was smart taking the tire off...will have to remember that next time working on my super duty..thanks
Awesome man! Was able to change the water pump in the driveway. Keep up the good work, and love the down to earth attitude. 04 Silverado with a 6.0l and 340km
You and Mrs o do a fantastic job you are a top-notch mechanic man you have patience love all your barbecues
Thanks for the video. I just bought a 2010 2500 HD 6.0. Just a matter of time before I'm under there repeating the process.
That Pontiac Grand Prix was a nightmare ...holy cow. The Pontiac Video is one of my favorites.
Thanks for the video plan on changing mine out tonight and this video makes me that much more comfortable even though I dont have a lift or any expensive tools like you do. Thanks again.
Worked for my Chevy Silverado 4.8. Saved money. Thanks!
Thanks for the step by step. Starting on my 4.8L tomorrow.
Hello Eric! My 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LS, 5.3L, purchased new, 307000kms., original water pump!
Wow! Hands down the best auto repair video I have ever seen. I moved 35 minutes from town. I definitely do most mine anymore. Anyway yours was my 5th try looking for torque specs. I landed about 13:22. You were obviously talking about something you knew. Then in about 40 seconds that torque wrench came out. I had to watch the whole thing. Figured I might learn something else.
I found the spec on a "Bob is The Oil Guy" Forum. One person also said torque to 11 ft/lbs then 22 ft/lbs. Easy enough. The question also asked about a torque pattern. No one answered that one and the video showed him just doing the 3 on the one side then the other side so it may not be a big issue.
Just wanted to see what I was getting into with my 02 2500hd. Super helpful, thanks man
Every time a water pump pulley chimes. . . . an angel gets his __________
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10MM socket back.
Yep. The water pump on my 5.7L Vortec leaked out the weephole. Was a breeze to replace!
Love that ding it does...
DING! Fries are done!
I love the air hose swivels..I have ordered 4 of them..I see u have them on all your air tools...small fortune wrapped up in those..$10.a pop...butt they rock..
love your videos I'm a mechanic at a shop in Craig Colorado named quality repair and I watch your videos every time they come out cuz you've showed me tricks I would have never thought of. nice shop man. glad to see there's another honest shop out there!!
Thanks :)
Headed to my shop now to ring the bell on my 01 2500HD. Thanks for the video.
Thanks, man. I have 3 5.3s. I haven't needed a water pump yet, but when I do, I'll be all set (except for that pulley holder thingy).
Always nice when I job goes smoothly without issues. great video.
He was actually disappointed he didn’t snap a bolt off that’s a true mechanic. I snapped bolts off in the engine block for fun!
@eric o I have done this job twice on my 2004 Yukon XL 5.3L. First time it was about a week after I bought it used and it was the OE gasket that failed. The next time it was at 160K and the pump puked the Dexcool dramatically out the front of the shaft seal. It is a very easy job.
Wanted to see what it entailed. Should be an easy fix for me. Thanks for the video.
Lol as soon as I see the lift up I knew you were doing what I used to do. I had always used my 18 inch crescent wrench and a screw driver
Great video! I've already got the parts so I'm gonna rent the pulley holder set and take a crack at it tomorrow.
my pump went out today so thanks for your video, im a welder not a mechanic
Taking the tires off to make it easier is one of the pimpist things I have seen in a long while 😅. I love it. Great Video
A job without drama? I didnt know that was possible! Thanks for the vid!
For whom the bell tolls? For Eric O. The wrenchinator!!!
Awesome vid thanks. I would recommend picking up a vacuum coolant tool. to refill the system. They are great and stop any air pockets and eliminate those hard to bleed systems like a Subaru. I use the Mighty vac MV4535. Its a much needed tool.
I love how Shiba (I hope I spelled it correctly) is just chilling in the chair while you do your conclusion. :)
Thanks I'll be swapping my waterpump out tomorrow on my 6.0
Chevy/GMC rings my bell.
great job getting this guy back on the road..i do contracting also..i cant afford even one day with out my van.
I think your videos are the best. Been here since you only had 3 or 4 videos up. Keep up the good work!
+MrTJ JeepKJ Oh man all the way from the begging. Those vids were rough too!
That pulley has the same "ding" sound that the old timey gas stations used to have when someone pulled up to a pump...
OMG, I was just doing this job laying on the front grill. My chest still hurts. Never thought about taking tires off.
+Astro Camper ;)
+South Main Auto Repair another great video from sma. Even if you made a video of just torquing bolts i would watch it just to see that sweet torque wrench. lol. I have an 03 pickup i bought new and it has 141,000 miles and is on its 3rd water pump.
Super helpful 1500 Silverado 4.8 now I no what I'm getting myself into u make it look so easy
Having all the right tools and equipment does make things a lot easier.
225,000 miles on my 4.8, just now doing it's first water pump. Still factory AC and main Serpentine belts on it too. I bought truck new, so I am 100% sure they have never been changed. Done every oil change etc on it myself since it was new. Only replaced 1 O2 sensor and the rear Brake Calipers and Pads, added 1 quart of Synchromesh to the trans (5 speed manual). That's all, ever, so it's due for some wrench time I suppose.
BTW: 2004 model. Reg Cab short bed 1500, 4.8v8 + 5 speed manual trans.
thanks for this video as i might be changing the pump on my 2005 4.8 in the near future. The only difference on my truck is that it has an electronically controlled fan, so i don't have to deal with removing that nonsense lol.
Love the video. No Gasket Maker on the gaskets Huh? Yeah, I own a 2001 Jimmy 4.3 and I did the pump, hoses, thermo, radiator, heater core, and belt. I flushed and put in the green stuff. I don't trust dexcool. Had to change head gaskets on a 1999 Blazer because of that stuff. I've owned 3 different 4.3L. I like GM.
Excellent. This very interesting to watch. I thought I could do it myself until you removed the belt. lol
Eric o its alwyas exciting watch and learning from you man come on man
Awesome video, very helpful. Thank you!
thank you posting video to help me fixed my chevy :)
"Just ate lunch. Don't really feel like leanin'" Love it!
+hoppes9 Just the truth :)
Got that truck beat , mine a 1999 gmc sierra 5.3 v8 with 154000 miles on the clock . still on the factor water pump . Seen on you tube . Doctor D907 said the go out about 150000. Got a new one ready from 1A Auto ( kit - pump thermostat, gaskets )Just waiting for the weather to get warmer here in Minnesota .
Love your videos dude makes everything so easy thankyou
Great sig move lol! Great videos as always!!
Best you tube mechanic by far!
Outstanding video brother! I cam looking for weephole location and stayed for the whole job. And you got a new subsciber!
At 12:45, very nice! Thanks for the video, this helps a ton.
thanks for the class. great day
Did mine today just that simple! Thanks
This was an excellent how to. Great job.
Thanks for the video! Needed this.
excellent video's keep up the good work (watching these from the uk)
This is a great video and I am sure I will refer to it when my water pump goes out on my truck. 128k on it and so far leak free. I must be lucky! I am a new subscriber and I just like your style Eric. Maybe do a little video on how you got started? A little about you? I think many of us would find that fascinating.
Did two water pumps on our 2005 Yukon Denali 6.0 liter engine; that vehicle had electric cooling fans though. I remember when buying the WP that I asked for a 6.0 liter water pump, had my leaky one with me. Guy said good thing you didn't have a Denali, different WP, and I said - actually I do, and he brought out a different part number WP, same price. So here had all three WPs on the counter, could not see a lick of difference......all had threads so could be used for engines with a belt-driven fan.
Looks like I'm going to have to do it.
Good Video Eric.
you are great mechanic..... enjoy all your videos...keep them coming... love sheba
It's an old video, and you may not see my comment, but you can usually replace the adjustment screw on pliers like those with an eye bolt. It would allow you to bite the clamp and turn the adjuster to open the clamp up better. I have a set of Milwaukee pliers that have an eyelet on them, but I've seen DIY fixes just by using the eye bolt from a hardware store.
Thanks Eric. Great video!
It's been said an engine needs three things to run properly: fuel, spark and compression. They forgot the fourth thing: brake parts cleaner.
6.0 is the best small block chevy ever made
Great video as i need to make a list of things I need to have done later this year as most of my stuff under the hood is or Original as i have over 206.000 KL on it. on my 2010
Thanks for the video Eric! I may have to refer back to it when my 01 Sierra's waterpump bites the dust :) Keep em coming!
+skokie23 the 01 is a bit different....
Nice video Eric! Have to save it for future reference. Thanks!!
thank you for this video, very helpful.
I've got to get those fan clutch tools. I've done 4 of those jobs in the last 3 months and used big Channelocks and a pin (usually an allen wrench) slipped through a hole in the pulley to keep the thing from turning. Guess I should go ahead and invest in the right tools.
+TheBurnout Yep they are pretty cheap to buy
"every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings"
It's a wonderful life.
I feel your trying to hypnotize us with the bell, must watch more SMA.......................ding.......
Nice work, nice camera angle lighting and all,,,
Awesome job and don’t forget to ring that bell!!
yes, agree with the rest awesome vid, commentary... getting ready to do my 2010 Burban LTZ 5.3 L; H20 Pump, thermostat, belts, hoses....looks pretty straight forward for a youtube mechanic ;o)
Not only was the Job easy.. look at that throttle body.. clean engine bay and throttle body it's almost to make to take in 😅. Those pliers for the Clamps is awesome. I'm getting a set ASAP
Those pumps are massive.