seems to be the trend with folks on youtube. first year or two is just finding their voice, flow, and confidence. his content's always been top notch and he's really hit his stride performance wise!
Thank you for doing this video. A shop was going to charge me $850.00 to replace my water pump, thermostat and serpentine belt. I live in an apartment. I do not have a garage and have minimal tools. For the price of $350.00. I changed my water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt and did a coolant flush. The $350.00 includes all the parts, silicone gasket maker, brake cleaner, thread sealer, gaskets, oil drain reservoir, torque wrench, serpentine belt wrench, socket drive extensions, Radiator cleaner, antifreeze, distilled water and a 20 inch pipe wrench! I saved $500.00! I gained some knowledge and tools in the process. Thank you sir!. Cheers from Texas!!! 2004/Jeep/Wrangler X...
The only thing I would change, would be getting the specific wrench to take off the fan. Using the pipe wrench worked well. Keep in mind the pipe wrench will leave marks on the nut. Thank you again, ChrisFix.
ChrisFix hey man, thanks for the videos. I have a question for you, is there a difference between the jeep in your video to a jeep commander 06? I have the same problem with the water pump. Thanks for your hel Chris.
Just a suggestion. To protect your radiator, cut a piece of cardboard that is the same size as the radiator and tape it in place to protect the cooling fins from damage. Simple and works great. Thanks again for sharing, your videos are very helpful.
I love seeing some of the older videos of RUclipsrs, it really shows the progress they've made with video editing and narration. I have been binge watching all your videos to try and absorb a bit of mechanical knowledge. You've been a HUGE help, thanks for doing this!
Thanks for the comment! Made my day!!! Love it when my videos help people like this! Glad you tackled the job and got it done!!!! It's a good feeling right?
7 years after this video was made, I found it and it helped me and my daughter swap out our water pump saving us a bunch of money. Thanks Chris! Lifesaver...
Great video! Saved me hundreds of dollars in labor. Started by trying to replace tensioner/idle pulley/Serpentine, but then found source of squeal when the release of tension from belt released pressure on water pump and started flow of fluid from pump bleader valve. Found this video, ordered the parts, and did my first major repair. The only advice I would give is to head his warning to loosen the 4 bolts on the radior fan pulley BEFORE you release the tension on the belt. If not, you'll spend a long time trying to release that 4th siezed bolt without having any solid counter-tension. Also note that some of the hoses on these older jeeps do not come off very easily. Before you cut them and replace, take a small/thin screwdriver and gently work it into the gap and it should release, if the hoses are not too far gone. Saved me from having to cut and replace. Again, great video!!!
Here I am years later about to tackle this same job on my 05. Chris, you've been a life and money saver when it comes to keeping my old "doom buggy" running all these years. I've done so much work on it myself thanks to folks like you making the complex so simple. Thank you for all that you do, enjoy watching your vids. Edit: Also that pipe is called the inlet pipe. I'm replacing mine with this job as well because it's all rusty and crusty after nearly 20 years. Also using the opportunity to change my thermostat just to do a complete service on it and to make more room when working around and maybe avoid having to pull off that idler pulley. My philosophy if I'm making a mess spilling coolant, make a complete mess. 2nd edit: okay... i had to pull off the idler pulley anyway. It's true what they say about engineers and mechanics, it's a never-ending cycle of engineers coming up with the worst possible design choices to make a job impossible and a mechanic to defiantly work around it with all the tricks up their sleeve.
Glad it helped. I did this for a friend and he didnt want anything except the waterpump and thermostat. I did suggest he didnt have to change the hoses because today's hoses will outlast the cars for the most part. Especially the larger ones that connect to the radiator. Thanks for the comment!
man, this is probably the best "how to" video I've ever seen for a jeep. watched it the night before i changed my water pump and aside from a destroyed thermostat housing (%100 my fault) the project was a breeze.
Uh.. just in case someone was watching the video, thinking about changing a water pump, but wanting to learn from others' mistakes... WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG?!?
Perfect! I hadn't done a water pump in many, many years, so I watched your video just as a refresher and to learn of any special issues. Made a quick trip to the store for some thread sealer for that heater hose pipe and I was all set. The only thing I did differently was to drain the radiator first, just to help reducing spillage on the garage floor since I rent. It helps with some of the hose disconnections, but there is still a good spill when the pump comes out. Surprisingly, most of it stayed in the pan I had below the Jeep. Aside from that, the job went perfectly using your procedure. Thank heavens for guys like you that take the time to make these videos, so the rest of us can get back on the road quickly. Thank you!
honestly my husband took his jeep in twice for a flasher issue I managed to fix that and then we heard some bubbling, I changed the thermostat out hasn't fixed the issue and now I'm about to do this waterpump change. your videos are awesome I haven't been able to work confidently on a car but your videos are pretty much idiot proof so thank you sooooooo much
This vide is really awesome. I've never changed a water pump before and was going to take my 2005 Jeep Wrangler X to a repair place and pony up a few hundred dollars. I watched the video and it seemed really straightforward so I decided to do it myself. The water pump cost was $62 with tax and no labor cost was super nice. The tips (I.E. keeping the fan standing up) was very helpful. Thank you very much for this very helpful video.
So, without much trouble, me and a buddy were able to do this whole process in the parking lot of AutoZone in under 3 hours. We ended up using liquid gasket on both the thermostat housing and new water pump (along with the new gaskets for both). I disconnected the battery to reset the code P0303 to see if it throws again. but so far everything looks good and, with the help of Chris and my buddy Caleb, we saved over $500 in shop costs. I think I only spent around $150. Thanks again.
This is crazy! I watched this video 10 years ago before replacing the water pump on my 04 Wrangler. Now, it is 2023 and I am watching the same video for the same 04 Wrangler!
Haha, you sound just like me. Sometimes it just happens to be one of those days/nights! I am glad the video helped. I started doing how to videos for exactly that reason! Thanks for the comment, makes making these videos worth it!!
My first car fix was a waterpump on a Cadillac. You can do it. Follow the video, think about everthing you are doing and be prepared to get frustrated. The key is to take a break when you cant figure something out, or get something loose (like the fan clutch bolt) and come back to it.
Hey, bro.... wanted to add my "thanks" to the list of others you've helped. 20 years ago, this would have been one of those "breakdowns" that I would have "figured out as I went." And I would have been wondering, "how many bolts?" or "Is that everything? Why won't this come off?" And it would have probably gone into the night, with extension cords, bad lighting....and more knucklebusting than necessary. Thanks much for being a superb "co-mechanic." 2004 LJ is back on her feet....
Just used your video today to change my water pump. You cover a few areas that the factory service manual doesn't cover, like getting the fan blade bolt off, so that's even more helpful. Your video was clutch and I did the whole repair myself for around $210 in parts, instead of spending maybe $1,500 at a dealer or $1,000 at an honest mechanic. Nice work!
ChrisFix I am a big fan of yours. The funny thing is that the biggest help in this video was right at the beginning. The Jeep in this video had the same exact coolant leak as mine does now, right in front of the oil pan by the crank pulley. This just verified that it was indeed the water pump that was leaking and not anything else. Great video as usual, great detail. Thank you!
You've come a long way, my friend. Fiance's jeep just threw a water pump tonight. Fixing it tomorrow. I was pleasently surprised to see your name when I searched for videos. Been subbed to you since you were working on that old van.
Did this on my 78 GMC pick up earlier this year. It was WAY more involved, which is shocking as you would think older vehicles would be simpler. I think it had the original water pump on it! Putting the bolts in on the new pump was a challenge as the pump weighs about 15 pounds. If the bolt was not precisely lined up, it would not go in at all. Re-applying the belts (alllll of them) and tensioning the power steering pump was the biggest pain because I could not get a pry bar, large screwdriver, or anything in to lever it. Then a google search inspired me- a 2 inch, 3 foot long piece of flat steel that I picked up at Lowe's worked perfectly. A trip to the chiropractor and I was done. I hope I never again have to replace it.
ChrisFix thank you so much for this video man! I watched a few different ones before tackling the job and yours is by far the most detailed and best one on the tube. Swapped out without a hitch and now I can drive my Jeep for more that five minutes without it overheating to the red! Wish you had more videos like this for Jeeps. Thanks again!
Great job! I’m very competent at jobs like these, but it was great to watch this video to ensure I didn’t miss anything. I like the advice of adding Teflon to the bullets, and another person’s suggestion about putting a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator to protect it. Thank you!
I saved $150 (which is a lot for a college student) and changed the water pump, thermostat, and V- belt on my 2000 Jeep Wrangler with 60 K miles that had probably been overheated because the previous owner put Gm Dex-Cool antifreeze and somehow the antifreeze became defective and turned in a muddy substnace. Anyways, The video was very practical thanks again Bud!
I have learned a lot from Chrisfix videos but sometimes i wonder who taught Chris all of what he knows, did he go to Tech school, he learned from his father, youtube videos etc...it would be interesting to know but one thing is for sure, HE IS GOOD!! keep up the good work
Old original Chrisfix, love it. I’m flipping a jeep 4.0 and need to change thermostat so I’m gonna do the water pump as preventative maintenance. Glad I found this!
You rock buddy...Cracked my Therm housing during install and had some issues burping the system out with air but thanks to you and your detailed instructions you saved me hundreds!!
Thank you so much for this video! I have a 1994 YJ 4.0l with a bad water pump and believe the configuration is the similar. This was a big help towards understanding how to change the water pump. Excellent video! You did a great job with this video. Much much better than a haynes manual!
Great video man,Thanks for taking the time.My 1st wrangler 2002 sold it with 238000 miles on it sold it with the factory water pump.Just bought a 2004 rubicon with 70000 on it and pump started to leak yesterday.Followed your video all is good now👍...Thnx again
Chris! Thanks for this video. I picked up a jeep some time ago but have been watching your tutorials for quite some time. It was nice to connect your videos to a jeep repair- I appreciate your thoroughness and step by step instruction. Keep up the great work!
Keep it up chris!! your video's of DIY helped me a lot,i saved a lot of money instead of paying labor cost to a mechanic when i can do it by myself.....im a big follwer of your video's all the way from the Philippines!
Hey thanks for this video. I just finished replacing the water pump in my 2001 Wrangler, followed step by step your video and BAM! done and no issues. Appreciate all the help.
My thanks for this video, the tip on using the pipe wrench for the fan was invaluable. As a side note I picked up an electric ratchet which really sped up the process of tear down and reassemble.
Awesome video! I changed my water pump this morning following your steps. I had trouble with the fan clutch nut, but saw others had used an air chisel. The air chisel knocked it loose in seconds for me. Other than that, it went pretty easy. Thanks for your video!
Lol, yup it's called "Jeep time" which is a different time scale than normal time and goes something like the this: Normal time - 2 hours Jeep time - normal time x 2~4 hours
Great video! Very helpful for me as I changed my WP this morning. I took the tip and also changed the thermostat at the same time, something I never gave any thought about. Thanks!
Hello from Australia, thanks for the video Chris, I know you did this one years ago now but I’m glad I found it, I recently got a Tj and the radiator blew, plastic crap, alot if people in Australia don’t get Jeeps coz they’re known for problems, Nissan nd Toyota is th go here but anyway I’m trying to fix it myself and I’m doing exactly what you’re doin here plus I’m gonna do a super flush just like your video . Thanks again for this video and all your others, you’ve a legend!!!
@@jordananderson8299 NJ, I'm also originally from New Jersey and I say water the same way, "wooder". Well I'm trying hard to change that now. I didn't realize I was saying it wrong until I moved to a different state.
great video angles, explanation, nicely done. i did notice on my 99 jeep the water leak and suspected the water pump to give out anytime soon. Your video confirmed it, and i will replace the thermostat as well, I can't go wrong with this video, thanks!
earthling59 garland Thanks man and I am glad the video as helpful! I try to get the best camera angles and make it as clear and easy to follow as possible.I publish new automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and a bonus video most Mondays so check it out!
Yea, it is going to practically the same, if not, exactly the same. The only thing I can think of that might be different is the fan, but you will know right away when you look under the hood. Glad the video helped!
Thank you for this video looks like my water pump is taking a dump to just noticed it about an hour ago and got fluid coming from that area and this seems to be a great video. I don't know if you know this but people like me really appreciate these videos. I will check out what else you have And subscribe thanks again
Even this really old video is great. Thanks for the detailed instruction ... I was a little intimidated to pull the fan and the shroud at first, but very do-able. I did it in much warmer weather, though ;-) ... loved Tread Marsh's suggestion of carboard to protect the radiator.
Hey man, thanks for the vid. I spent the day replacing my water pump and thermostat and your video was invaluable. I haven't checked your other vids but I will as the need arises. Cheers bruv!
For anyone else looking to change their water pump, the "pipe" on the old one he struggles with is called the inlet tube. BUY A NEW ONE! No need messing around with it, possibly stripping it or damaging it, wasting your time, etc. Its a $10 dollar part. DONT re-use the old one on a new pump.
This is good advice.. I replaced my water pump and its now leaking where the inlet tube/meets the water pump. Going to get a new tube and enough goo to seal the threads.
My friend thanks for making the video, it's truely helpful! From your comments and the video, I can tell that your an individual that likes helping others and with the attitude you will go far I guarantee you.
That's really helpful I've got a 96 Grand Cherokee with the same engine and fan set up and it's got the classic temp creep when idle (or slow driving) so yeah this really helps for when I go to replace the pump and fan clutch. My friend also has a TJ Wrangler that is leaking from the water pump really badly so this will hopefully fix her issue as well! Cheers man.
Kind of a newbie when it comes to do it yourself auto repair. I have a 01 in-line 6 automatic jeep wrangler and looking to do it myself. It's gonna save me about 220 bucks if I do it. Looks simple enough and I'm feeling ballsy and just gonna do it hopefully I don't fuck anything up, but your video shows all the steps.
Good detailed video. I will be replacing the same parts this weekend. This will be good reference if I get into a jam. You also convinced me to do the thermostat while its right there during the process.
Thank you so much for the great videos. With your help, I was able to change my radiator, thermostat, serpentine belt and water pump today. Everything is running great and it saved me a ton of money.
Very well explained and documented. Not sure if I have a water pump problem, but I have changed the radiator because it split due to over heating and changed the thermostat! I'm out of other options so figure it would be the water pump. No leaking and just a chirping sound I heard today. No heat to the heater and the lower hose is cold. IS IT THE WATER PUMP?
ChrisFix I did it about 3-years ago and made sure everything had anti-seize on it, so it came apart easy this time, your video was a good reminder of how to do it though. Only problem was that my Jeep is maybe 4" higher than it was back then, so reaching stuff was a bit harder. The coolant was coming out of the tell-tale hole, but I think it only started after giving the engine bay a good wash after my last wheeling trip (I suspect mud was blocking the hole). The bearing was a bit loose compared to the new one, so it was a good thing to do.
***** Yea, I have a lifted truck (small lift) and it is a pain to get to engine components. I use a step stool most of the time haha That is funny mud clogged the weep hole!
I've been so angry at the design of having to take out both at the same time, fan shroud and fan blade, that I have cut the shroud in half horizontally and then latch it with trunk latches to keep it in place. I just unlatch the top from the bottom and it slides right off and no need to mess with it. Makes repairs so much easier to just pop that off and get to what I need to without having to have the pain and danger of taking the blade and shroud off in one delicate motion. Also, I had to find a ChrisFix video where he says "Wooder" all the time because it cracks me up a little everytime I hear it. I think this one he says it all the time.
this is a great video. I replaced my water pump and thermostat why using this as a guide. there are some great tips. If you notice the video starts in day light and ends at night! Something for me when changing all the parts. I bought aa new inlet tube since i did not want to waist time and mine was corroded
notice how the orange silicone bead on the thermostat housing gasket faces the mating surface of the thermostat housing. Heat on the housing will cause this bead to melt and create a seal between the housing and the gasket. You can also apply a thin coat of water pump liquid gasket to the mating surface between the engine block and thermostat housing gasket for a bit more leak free assurance.
very good narrative job. my 2000 wrangler 4.0 is getting a new one in about a week and i knew how to do it but some little things like adding the anti-seizing lube i did not think of so thanks a bunch for that i am surprised u didn't change out the hoses for new while u were in there but that doesn't matter it was a very good vid. thanks for taking the time to do it!
It is funny to listen to your voice/enthusiasm in these older video vs your newer videos. You sound like a different person.
Poogan123 And it doesn't even start with "HEY guuuys! Chrisfix here!" 😆
Poogan123 i know he doesnt sound the same ...slipping...get ur $!#: up chris!!
Poogan123 Yep
seems to be the trend with folks on youtube. first year or two is just finding their voice, flow, and confidence. his content's always been top notch and he's really hit his stride performance wise!
That's funny, I was just thinking the SAME thing. His voice was definitely less enthusiastic back in the day. :) Love your videos, Chris!
A decade old video and STILL helping people in their time of need. Good stuff. Appreciated by HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS !
Thank you for doing this video. A shop was going to charge me $850.00 to replace my water pump, thermostat and serpentine belt. I live in an apartment. I do not have a garage and have minimal tools. For the price of $350.00. I changed my water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt and did a coolant flush. The $350.00 includes all the parts, silicone gasket maker, brake cleaner, thread sealer, gaskets, oil drain reservoir, torque wrench, serpentine belt wrench, socket drive extensions, Radiator cleaner, antifreeze, distilled water and a 20 inch pipe wrench! I saved $500.00! I gained some knowledge and tools in the process. Thank you sir!. Cheers from Texas!!! 2004/Jeep/Wrangler X...
Emanuel Goldstein Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful and you saved money! That is the goal with my videos!
The only thing I would change, would be getting the specific wrench to take off the fan. Using the pipe wrench worked well. Keep in mind the pipe wrench will leave marks on the nut.
Thank you again, ChrisFix.
ChrisFix hey man, thanks for the videos. I have a question for you, is there a difference between the jeep in your video to a jeep commander 06? I have the same problem with the water pump. Thanks for your hel Chris.
+Emanuel Goldstein Or a Monkey Wrench (since it has flat jaws - no grooves) and a cheater pipe (old piece of fence post). Served me well for decades.
+Hawaiian F150 Thank you for the tip!
Just a suggestion. To protect your radiator, cut a piece of cardboard that is the same size as the radiator and tape it in place to protect the cooling fins from damage. Simple and works great. Thanks again for sharing, your videos are very helpful.
Great tip! I will use it NEXT time.
Pro tip... Radiator delete. Weight reduction bros.
yup, messed up several groups of fins before I realized I should just put something behind it.
I feel like a master mechanic after watching a few of your videos
+Kesey Badgett awesome! I'm glad the videos are helpful!
+ChrisFix Hey I just paid for a new water pump I was told for new coolant, pump, and labor that is 275$ does that sound about right to you?
Brody Howard that doesn't sound like they included the labor lol
Kesey Badgett same 😂😂😂
Kesey Badgett same lol
I know that it was 10 years ago, but this is the best video on changing the water pump on a 4.0 6 cylinder Jeep.
I love seeing some of the older videos of RUclipsrs, it really shows the progress they've made with video editing and narration. I have been binge watching all your videos to try and absorb a bit of mechanical knowledge. You've been a HUGE help, thanks for doing this!
Thanks for the comment! Made my day!!! Love it when my videos help people like this! Glad you tackled the job and got it done!!!! It's a good feeling right?
Yes, you’ve given me confidence to work on my car!! Feels so good. Thank you!!!!!
7 years after this video was made, I found it and it helped me and my daughter swap out our water pump saving us a bunch of money. Thanks Chris! Lifesaver...
Great video! Saved me hundreds of dollars in labor. Started by trying to replace tensioner/idle pulley/Serpentine, but then found source of squeal when the release of tension from belt released pressure on water pump and started flow of fluid from pump bleader valve. Found this video, ordered the parts, and did my first major repair. The only advice I would give is to head his warning to loosen the 4 bolts on the radior fan pulley BEFORE you release the tension on the belt. If not, you'll spend a long time trying to release that 4th siezed bolt without having any solid counter-tension. Also note that some of the hoses on these older jeeps do not come off very easily. Before you cut them and replace, take a small/thin screwdriver and gently work it into the gap and it should release, if the hoses are not too far gone. Saved me from having to cut and replace. Again, great video!!!
Here I am years later about to tackle this same job on my 05. Chris, you've been a life and money saver when it comes to keeping my old "doom buggy" running all these years. I've done so much work on it myself thanks to folks like you making the complex so simple. Thank you for all that you do, enjoy watching your vids.
Edit: Also that pipe is called the inlet pipe. I'm replacing mine with this job as well because it's all rusty and crusty after nearly 20 years. Also using the opportunity to change my thermostat just to do a complete service on it and to make more room when working around and maybe avoid having to pull off that idler pulley. My philosophy if I'm making a mess spilling coolant, make a complete mess.
2nd edit: okay... i had to pull off the idler pulley anyway. It's true what they say about engineers and mechanics, it's a never-ending cycle of engineers coming up with the worst possible design choices to make a job impossible and a mechanic to defiantly work around it with all the tricks up their sleeve.
This video helped a guy with very little experience working on cars get the job done with very little hassle. And it saved me almost $300!. Awesome!
GREAT! Glad the video helped you save money! Remember to give the video a "thumbs up" if it was helpful (it helps me out, thanks).
Glad it helped. I did this for a friend and he didnt want anything except the waterpump and thermostat. I did suggest he didnt have to change the hoses because today's hoses will outlast the cars for the most part. Especially the larger ones that connect to the radiator. Thanks for the comment!
man, this is probably the best "how to" video I've ever seen for a jeep. watched it the night before i changed my water pump and aside from a destroyed thermostat housing (%100 my fault) the project was a breeze.
Uh.. just in case someone was watching the video, thinking about changing a water pump, but wanting to learn from others' mistakes... WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG?!?
@@drdarylsmith1 Did the same thing tonight. Tightened the housing too much and it cracked the Cast iron.
Waterpump: $50 Coolant: $30 (2 gallons) Jeep Liberty 2005. THANK YOU ChrisFix, fixed my brother's suv waterpump. amazing results :)
Perfect! I hadn't done a water pump in many, many years, so I watched your video just as a refresher and to learn of any special issues. Made a quick trip to the store for some thread sealer for that heater hose pipe and I was all set. The only thing I did differently was to drain the radiator first, just to help reducing spillage on the garage floor since I rent. It helps with some of the hose disconnections, but there is still a good spill when the pump comes out. Surprisingly, most of it stayed in the pan I had below the Jeep. Aside from that, the job went perfectly using your procedure. Thank heavens for guys like you that take the time to make these videos, so the rest of us can get back on the road quickly. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
honestly my husband took his jeep in twice for a flasher issue I managed to fix that and then we heard some bubbling, I changed the thermostat out hasn't fixed the issue and now I'm about to do this waterpump change. your videos are awesome I haven't been able to work confidently on a car but your videos are pretty much idiot proof so thank you sooooooo much
This vide is really awesome. I've never changed a water pump before and was going to take my 2005 Jeep Wrangler X to a repair place and pony up a few hundred dollars. I watched the video and it seemed really straightforward so I decided to do it myself. The water pump cost was $62 with tax and no labor cost was super nice. The tips (I.E. keeping the fan standing up) was very helpful. Thank you very much for this very helpful video.
Floyd Couch Great! That is why I make my "how to" videos!!! Glad you did it yourself and saved a ton of money and learned something new!
So, without much trouble, me and a buddy were able to do this whole process in the parking lot of AutoZone in under 3 hours. We ended up using liquid gasket on both the thermostat housing and new water pump (along with the new gaskets for both). I disconnected the battery to reset the code P0303 to see if it throws again. but so far everything looks good and, with the help of Chris and my buddy Caleb, we saved over $500 in shop costs. I think I only spent around $150. Thanks again.
This is crazy! I watched this video 10 years ago before replacing the water pump on my 04 Wrangler. Now, it is 2023 and I am watching the same video for the same 04 Wrangler!
Haha, you sound just like me. Sometimes it just happens to be one of those days/nights! I am glad the video helped. I started doing how to videos for exactly that reason! Thanks for the comment, makes making these videos worth it!!
Your videos are better than watching tv. Especially the new ones. Thanks for all your time and effort .
great tip on informing me of thread sealer. chris fix is like the handy-dad /any dad some people never had
Glad the video was helpful!
And the lazy brother or lazy male relatives!!! MANY, MANY, MANY THANKS CHRIS FOR ALL YOU DO!!! Amen!!! Amen!!!
My first car fix was a waterpump on a Cadillac. You can do it. Follow the video, think about everthing you are doing and be prepared to get frustrated. The key is to take a break when you cant figure something out, or get something loose (like the fan clutch bolt) and come back to it.
Dude this is the best instructional video I've ever seen! Great camera work, very detailed, and great editing. Thank you.
Hey, bro.... wanted to add my "thanks" to the list of others you've helped. 20 years ago, this would have been one of those "breakdowns" that I would have "figured out as I went." And I would have been wondering, "how many bolts?" or "Is that everything? Why won't this come off?" And it would have probably gone into the night, with extension cords, bad lighting....and more knucklebusting than necessary. Thanks much for being a superb "co-mechanic." 2004 LJ is back on her feet....
I had watched many deferent videos about cars in general, But after watching the way explain your work, Man you got me going, Brother!!!!
Just used your video today to change my water pump. You cover a few areas that the factory service manual doesn't cover, like getting the fan blade bolt off, so that's even more helpful. Your video was clutch and I did the whole repair myself for around $210 in parts, instead of spending maybe $1,500 at a dealer or $1,000 at an honest mechanic. Nice work!
Great man! I am glad the video was helpful and you got the job done! Nice work!
ChrisFix I am a big fan of yours. The funny thing is that the biggest help in this video was right at the beginning. The Jeep in this video had the same exact coolant leak as mine does now, right in front of the oil pan by the crank pulley. This just verified that it was indeed the water pump that was leaking and not anything else.
Great video as usual, great detail. Thank you!
+KKFan9 Glad the video was helpful!
You've come a long way, my friend. Fiance's jeep just threw a water pump tonight. Fixing it tomorrow. I was pleasently surprised to see your name when I searched for videos. Been subbed to you since you were working on that old van.
Did this on my 78 GMC pick up earlier this year. It was WAY more involved, which is shocking as you would think older vehicles would be simpler. I think it had the original water pump on it! Putting the bolts in on the new pump was a challenge as the pump weighs about 15 pounds. If the bolt was not precisely lined up, it would not go in at all. Re-applying the belts (alllll of them) and tensioning the power steering pump was the biggest pain because I could not get a pry bar, large screwdriver, or anything in to lever it. Then a google search inspired me- a 2 inch, 3 foot long piece of flat steel that I picked up at Lowe's worked perfectly. A trip to the chiropractor and I was done. I hope I never again have to replace it.
I do not comment on videos much, but you are excellent at explaining things, I really enjoyed it, will continue to watch. Thanks so much.
ChrisFix thank you so much for this video man! I watched a few different ones before tackling the job and yours is by far the most detailed and best one on the tube. Swapped out without a hitch and now I can drive my Jeep for more that five minutes without it overheating to the red! Wish you had more videos like this for Jeeps. Thanks again!
Your video saved me about 800 bucks man, thank you. If I had the right tools it would've taken less time
Starting my job on my 2002 GC tomorrow, thanks for simple and thorough instructions , Big Fan here !!!!
Great job! I’m very competent at jobs like these, but it was great to watch this video to ensure I didn’t miss anything. I like the advice of adding Teflon to the bullets, and another person’s suggestion about putting a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator to protect it. Thank you!
I saved $150 (which is a lot for a college student) and changed the water pump, thermostat, and V- belt on my 2000 Jeep Wrangler with 60 K miles that had probably been overheated because the previous owner put Gm Dex-Cool antifreeze and somehow the antifreeze became defective and turned in a muddy substnace. Anyways, The video was very practical thanks again Bud!
No prob! Thanks for watching! Im glad it was helpful!
I have learned a lot from Chrisfix videos but sometimes i wonder who taught Chris all of what he knows, did he go to Tech school, he learned from his father, youtube videos etc...it would be interesting to know but one thing is for sure, HE IS GOOD!! keep up the good work
Old original Chrisfix, love it. I’m flipping a jeep 4.0 and need to change thermostat so I’m gonna do the water pump as preventative maintenance. Glad I found this!
Best how-to video on RUclips. Nice job Chris.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was able to replace my water pump because of your video!
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
You can really see your confidence grow in these videos
You rock buddy...Cracked my Therm housing during install and had some issues burping the system out with air but thanks to you and your detailed instructions you saved me hundreds!!
Awesome Mike!
Thanks for finishing after dark. It helps me relate. :)
Thank you so much for this video! I have a 1994 YJ 4.0l with a bad water pump and believe the configuration is the similar. This was a big help towards understanding how to change the water pump. Excellent video! You did a great job with this video. Much much better than a haynes manual!
I use to watch you starting out 5-10 years ago ! You helped so many people yet you never show your face lol 😂! Incognito
Great video man,Thanks for taking the time.My 1st wrangler 2002 sold it with 238000 miles on it sold it with the factory water pump.Just bought a 2004 rubicon with 70000 on it and pump started to leak yesterday.Followed your video all is good now👍...Thnx again
Chris! Thanks for this video. I picked up a jeep some time ago but have been watching your tutorials for quite some time. It was nice to connect your videos to a jeep repair- I appreciate your thoroughness and step by step instruction. Keep up the great work!
Keep it up chris!! your video's of DIY helped me a lot,i saved a lot of money instead of paying labor cost to a mechanic when i can do it by myself.....im a big follwer of your video's all the way from the Philippines!
Hey thanks for this video. I just finished replacing the water pump in my 2001 Wrangler, followed step by step your video and BAM! done and no issues. Appreciate all the help.
My thanks for this video, the tip on using the pipe wrench for the fan was invaluable. As a side note I picked up an electric ratchet which really sped up the process of tear down and reassemble.
Awesome video! I changed my water pump this morning following your steps. I had trouble with the fan clutch nut, but saw others had used an air chisel. The air chisel knocked it loose in seconds for me. Other than that, it went pretty easy. Thanks for your video!
lostrevinos Awesome! Glad the video was helpful and nice work!
Literally my jeep wrangler same year in line V6 thank you so much for making this!
Great video! Only difference between watching this and me doing it is it'll take me at least six hours.
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Too funny. Dude, I was planning on 8 hours with my ding-a-ling skill level.
Took me 7 with 3 other people but we go it lol
Lol, yup it's called "Jeep time" which is a different time scale than normal time and goes something like the this:
Normal time - 2 hours
Jeep time - normal time x 2~4 hours
Great video! Very helpful for me as I changed my WP this morning. I took the tip and also changed the thermostat at the same time, something I never gave any thought about. Thanks!
Excellent! Glad the video was helpful and you got the job done!
Hello from Australia, thanks for the video Chris, I know you did this one years ago now but I’m glad I found it, I recently got a Tj and the radiator blew, plastic crap, alot if people in Australia don’t get Jeeps coz they’re known for problems, Nissan nd Toyota is th go here but anyway I’m trying to fix it myself and I’m doing exactly what you’re doin here plus I’m gonna do a super flush just like your video . Thanks again for this video and all your others, you’ve a legend!!!
"Wooder pump" XD I LOVE the way you say it. I'm going to label all of my spray bottles with "Wooder" now.
If you go to his website, he sells "Soapy Wooder" stickers for spray bottles.
Maybe he has an accent I'm not sure what region he's from
@@jordananderson8299 NJ, I'm also originally from New Jersey and I say water the same way, "wooder". Well I'm trying hard to change that now. I didn't realize I was saying it wrong until I moved to a different state.
JordanMatthew Anderson southeast pa or south western Nj, philly/ Camden we all say wooder
great video angles, explanation, nicely done. i did notice on my 99 jeep the water leak and suspected the water pump to give out anytime soon. Your video confirmed it, and i will replace the thermostat as well, I can't go wrong with this video, thanks!
earthling59 garland Thanks man and I am glad the video as helpful! I try to get the best camera angles and make it as clear and easy to follow as possible.I publish new automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and a bonus video most Mondays so check it out!
Might be an old video but still relevant today! Watched it a few times while redoing my coolant system on my '02 TJ.
great! glad it helped!! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video.
Very professional.
Concise!
Lighting was (mostly) exceptional - THAT really helps
needless to say!
Thank You!👍👍👍
Subbed due to the awesome, simplistic, and Sesame Street instructions. Thanks
Yea, it is going to practically the same, if not, exactly the same. The only thing I can think of that might be different is the fan, but you will know right away when you look under the hood. Glad the video helped!
oh... and this video gives me the confidence to think I might be able to do this. thank you for taking the time to do make this video.
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
AWESOME!!! This is what I love to hear!!! This is great! Nice work and thanks for the comment!
I like how you take the time to explain almost everything,thanks it is very helpful.
C Campos. Thanks! I am glad the video was helpful!
Thank you for this video looks like my water pump is taking a dump to just noticed it about an hour ago and got fluid coming from that area and this seems to be a great video. I don't know if you know this but people like me really appreciate these videos. I will check out what else you have And subscribe thanks again
Great video saved me $500 in labor !
+Christopher Radic Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
Even this really old video is great. Thanks for the detailed instruction ... I was a little intimidated to pull the fan and the shroud at first, but very do-able. I did it in much warmer weather, though ;-) ... loved Tread Marsh's suggestion of carboard to protect the radiator.
Hey man, thanks for the vid. I spent the day replacing my water pump and thermostat and your video was invaluable. I haven't checked your other vids but I will as the need arises. Cheers bruv!
Thanks man! The problem was when the bearing in the pump goes, the weep hole leaks coolant.
For anyone else looking to change their water pump, the "pipe" on the old one he struggles with is called the inlet tube. BUY A NEW ONE! No need messing around with it, possibly stripping it or damaging it, wasting your time, etc. Its a $10 dollar part. DONT re-use the old one on a new pump.
Thanks for the tip!
Duane Vigue ...Yup great tip...11.99 autozone...Sweet👍
Duane Vigue AGREED. That's what I ended up doing when I replaced mine about a year ago
AMC 4.0 is good until the end of the world with normal maintenance.
This is good advice.. I replaced my water pump and its now leaking where the inlet tube/meets the water pump. Going to get a new tube and enough goo to seal the threads.
The BEST video on doing this job
I am about ready to do the same thing on my 2001 Wrangler Sport. I have watched several other videos but yours “BY FAR” the best ! Great job!
I don't even have a jeep... and I'm watching this
Me neither but it was still fun to fix!
I'm here because I have a jeep with the same 4.0 engine and need this knowledge, this sustenance
My friend thanks for making the video, it's truely helpful! From your comments and the video, I can tell that your an individual that likes helping others and with the attitude you will go far I guarantee you.
yo bro YOU been saving me a lots of money just want say ty and God bless you bro keep up the great work.
Now thanks to you , my project will be more professional.
That's really helpful I've got a 96 Grand Cherokee with the same engine and fan set up and it's got the classic temp creep when idle (or slow driving) so yeah this really helps for when I go to replace the pump and fan clutch. My friend also has a TJ Wrangler that is leaking from the water pump really badly so this will hopefully fix her issue as well! Cheers man.
Kind of a newbie when it comes to do it yourself auto repair. I have a 01 in-line 6 automatic jeep wrangler and looking to do it myself. It's gonna save me about 220 bucks if I do it. Looks simple enough and I'm feeling ballsy and just gonna do it hopefully I don't fuck anything up, but your video shows all the steps.
Good detailed video. I will be replacing the same parts this weekend.
This will be good reference if I get into a jam. You also convinced me to do the thermostat while its right there during the process.
Jeff Millerschoen Thanks Jeff and good luck! Yea, I always change the thermostat when I replace a waterpump. Just one of those things.
Thank you. I did water pump, thermorstat, belt and new hoses. Had the laptop set up and followed all your instructions.. Perfect. Thanks again.
Butt Sniff AWESOME! That is what I like to hear!
Thank you so much for the great videos. With your help, I was able to change my radiator, thermostat, serpentine belt and water pump today. Everything is running great and it saved me a ton of money.
Your videos have come so far!!!
Right?! It makes me cringe to look back at the old ones haha
No prob! Glad it was helpful! And sick jeep! Love the winch! I need to get one for my truck!
Great video, Chris... I have a 2003 Jeep wrangler and this video helped a great deal. Thanks again...
this helped me on my 04 wrangler , thanks a bunch man. More wrangler vids!!!!!!
I used your video to change the water pump on my friends Tesla...
Thanks ChrisFix!
Very well explained and documented. Not sure if I have a water pump problem, but I have changed the radiator because it split due to over heating and changed the thermostat! I'm out of other options so figure it would be the water pump. No leaking and just a chirping sound I heard today. No heat to the heater and the lower hose is cold. IS IT THE WATER PUMP?
Randy Pollard Try taking the thermostat out and see if you can get the car to operating temperature. The chirping might be a bad water pump bearing.
thanks for posting this. have to do mine tonight, so it was great to see it done first.
***** No problem! Let me know how it goes!
ChrisFix I did it about 3-years ago and made sure everything had anti-seize on it, so it came apart easy this time, your video was a good reminder of how to do it though. Only problem was that my Jeep is maybe 4" higher than it was back then, so reaching stuff was a bit harder. The coolant was coming out of the tell-tale hole, but I think it only started after giving the engine bay a good wash after my last wheeling trip (I suspect mud was blocking the hole). The bearing was a bit loose compared to the new one, so it was a good thing to do.
***** Yea, I have a lifted truck (small lift) and it is a pain to get to engine components. I use a step stool most of the time haha
That is funny mud clogged the weep hole!
Man, im glad I discovered Chris recently, He really didnt show alot of emotion when talking 5 years ago. haha
Good luck and let me know how it goes! The hardest part is the fan clutch.
I've been so angry at the design of having to take out both at the same time, fan shroud and fan blade, that I have cut the shroud in half horizontally and then latch it with trunk latches to keep it in place. I just unlatch the top from the bottom and it slides right off and no need to mess with it. Makes repairs so much easier to just pop that off and get to what I need to without having to have the pain and danger of taking the blade and shroud off in one delicate motion.
Also, I had to find a ChrisFix video where he says "Wooder" all the time because it cracks me up a little everytime I hear it. I think this one he says it all the time.
Nice work, man. Thanks. Doing this tomorrow on my buddy's jeep.
this is a great video. I replaced my water pump and thermostat why using this as a guide. there are some great tips. If you notice the video starts in day light and ends at night! Something for me when changing all the parts. I bought aa new inlet tube since i did not want to waist time and mine was corroded
notice how the orange silicone bead on the thermostat housing gasket faces the mating surface of the thermostat housing. Heat on the housing will cause this bead to melt and create a seal between the housing and the gasket. You can also apply a thin coat of water pump liquid gasket to the mating surface between the engine block and thermostat housing gasket for a bit more leak free assurance.
Well done mate. Great vid, good angles, and solid coaching.
Martin Garay Thanks Martin! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
very good narrative job. my 2000 wrangler 4.0 is getting a new one in about a week and i knew how to do it but some little things like adding the anti-seizing lube i did not think of so thanks a bunch for that i am surprised u didn't change out the hoses for new while u were in there but that doesn't matter it was a very good vid. thanks for taking the time to do it!
Water pump + thermostat should be the description . Good video with old Chris with fair video editing skills .
Thanks! I will update the description right now!