replacing water pump
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Instructor
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From: West Palm Beach FL
replacing water pump
started smelling antifreeze on my 05. looks like water pump has started leaking. I've done pumps on cars before and have a mechanic buddy who is willing to do it (as long as I dont help or look over his shoulder), but was wondering if there is a step by step anywhere.
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
I have this one, don't know if it's what you are looking for. I suggest you read the whole thread for accurate info. Good luck. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...ment-help.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...ment-help.html
Le Mans Master
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From: Thousand Oaks California
This should take you about 10 minutes. 
Removal Procedure:
Removal Procedure:
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Drain the cooling system.
- Reposition the inlet and outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
- Remove the inlet and outlet hoses from the water pump.
- Reposition the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
- Remove the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hoses from the water pump.
- Remove the water pump bolts.
- Remove the water pump.
- Remove the water pump gaskets.
- Install the water pump and gaskets to the engine block.
- Install the water pump bolts.
- Tighten the water pump bolts a first pass to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Tighten the water pump bolts a final pass to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hoses to the water pump.
- Position the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
- Install the inlet and outlet hoses to the water pump.
- Position the inlet and outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
- Install the accessory drive belt.
- Fill the cooling system.
- Install the air cleaner intake duct.
Last edited by calemasters; Dec 22, 2010 at 11:48 AM.
