Coolant Leak near belt

[dznutts]

I just got my new water pump from NAPA/PS&D auto parts store and it was $41.19 + tax. Gonna try and change it.

So I have to take of the timing belt? And the cranks pulley? Right? Is there chance of ruining the timing because I dont have a timing light so if I do mess it up i'm gonna be screwed.
thanks.....

[Damkid]

you only need a timing light if you take off the distributor, which you won't need to touch the distributor to change the water pump, so a timing light is not needed

[dznutts]

thats good.....

So do I have to do before I start pulling everything, so that I dont mess up my timing?
Any other steps I should do before I start digging into this water pump change?

[Damkid]

It sounds like your new to working on a car, I'd recommend getting a Haynes manual for step by step instructions, it could help you out a lot and help you ensure you get the timing belt back on correctly

[FestYboy]

don't worry about your timing as you dont' have to touch anything that would change your timing (aside from being a tooth or two off when putting the belt on). there's a write up i did a while ago about replacing the pump. i'll look it up!
Post#4 there you go!!

[dznutts]

thank you to everyone........

Here I go I will let you guys know how it wen when I get done. Or if I run into some gremlins I will post up the problem and situation. Thanks again fellas.

[dznutts]

Yea dont have money for a haynes manual I had a hardtime getting the funds to buy my $40 water pump Lol. But I figure thats why we have this forum to suffice as an alternative to having a hayne manual or of the equal. thank you.

and thanks for pointing out the write up too.

[91mcnasty]

Your in luck, If you get me an address I'd be happy to send you the extra one I have for the shipping cost. I know how usefull they are!!!!

[FestYboy]

FYI, don't trust the wiring diagrams in the Haynes manuals (they're not correct on several pages).

[dznutts]

Your in luck, If you get me an address I'd be happy to send you the extra one I have for the shipping cost. I know how usefull they are!!!!

Sure that would be awesome bro.......
check your pm, gonna do it. thank you!

[dznutts]

FYI........ just got the old water pump off and the shaft is loose and I can wiggle it back n forth a lil bit. Looks pretty ruff, and I can see where theres some dried up coolant oxidation around the water pump shaft. So I am pretty certain that it was the problem and it was causing my coolant leak.

Do I need to put some gasket sealant or anything on the new water pump?

[91_festy_Gl]

FYI........ just got the old water pump off and the shaft is loose and I can wiggle it back n forth a lil bit. Looks pretty ruff, and I can see where theres some dried up coolant oxidation around the water pump shaft. So I am pretty certain that it was the problem and it was causing my coolant leak.

Do I need to put some gasket sealant or anything on the new water pump?

Yep. I always use the red high temp RTV silicone gasket sealer. Make sure to clean the old gasket off the engine block.

[dznutts]

yup thanks man... now back to it.

[dznutts]

OK I have a little, maybe 3/4-1 inch size o-ring and I cant see where it goes. It came in the new water pump box with the other two gasket. I looked on both of the water pumps and I do not see were it needs to go!

[Zanzer]

^^^

The o-ring is located on the end of the heater core return hard line where it pushes into the side of the spout where your lower radiator hose hooks up.

Like Link says

It goes on the end of the metal tube located under the exhaust manifold