@@diytry4580 I did replace the water pump yesterday. That bolt to the top was very difficult to put on and take off. I did have to drop the motor mount to let the engine drop to put the new water pump in. I did get the metal fins when I pulled off the old one the plastic fins was broken inside the housing
@@jimrodmrt1 Yes I rem thinking that bolt might snap... but thankfully didn't. I haven't had to mess with motor mounts yet to get clearance but it looks straightforward. Hopefully you won't be visiting this particular part again on this van (or at least not for a long time)
I have saved this video to my Watch Later list. My T&C is a 2007, and the parts look exactly like yours. Seeing what has to be done, your tutorial is to the point, and easy to follow. I think what made the bearing go bad in my water pump is the fact that one of the pulley bolts was missing. The threads in the pulley look good, but to be sure I will test the tightness with new bolts. I will replace all of the 3 Pulley Bolts to stay on the safe side. I know my engine has not overheated and there are no leaks in my system. So that part is not going to be a problem. Yours had obviously sprayed coolant all over the metal pipes. Mine has not done so. So just replacing the water pump and the pulley bolts should be enough to get my T&C back on the road. I have a new serpentine belt I will be installing as well, but my old one does not look bad; so I will be keeping it in case I need one in an emergency. I will be able to use it to get me to where I can buy another new one. Thank you for making this video.
@@diytry4580 he wasn't actually thanking you for helping. He was thanking you for skipping HOW you got the f'n bolts loose on the wp pulley! Your video is as USELESS as the rest
Yeah I can see that happening cause it seemed almost impossible to get out. Some others I watched loosened the motor mount to get the old one out. I didn't have to...maybe I was just lucky. Glad you were able to get it out though.
Great step by step video. I am replacing the water pump on my van on Thursday
Thanks for the positive response. Hope it goes well and this video helps out.
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I did replace the water pump yesterday. That bolt to the top was very difficult to put on and take off. I did have to drop the motor mount to let the engine drop to put the new water pump in. I did get the metal fins when I pulled off the old one the plastic fins was broken inside the housing
@@jimrodmrt1 Yes I rem thinking that bolt might snap... but thankfully didn't. I haven't had to mess with motor mounts yet to get clearance but it looks straightforward. Hopefully you won't be visiting this particular part again on this van (or at least not for a long time)
I have saved this video to my Watch Later list. My T&C is a 2007, and the parts look exactly like yours. Seeing what has to be done, your tutorial is to the point, and easy to follow. I think what made the bearing go bad in my water pump is the fact that one of the pulley bolts was missing. The threads in the pulley look good, but to be sure I will test the tightness with new bolts. I will replace all of the 3 Pulley Bolts to stay on the safe side. I know my engine has not overheated and there are no leaks in my system. So that part is not going to be a problem. Yours had obviously sprayed coolant all over the metal pipes. Mine has not done so. So just replacing the water pump and the pulley bolts should be enough to get my T&C back on the road. I have a new serpentine belt I will be installing as well, but my old one does not look bad; so I will be keeping it in case I need one in an emergency. I will be able to use it to get me to where I can buy another new one.
Thank you for making this video.
Yeah that's a bonus no major coolant leak for you. Glad you found the video somewhat helpful.
Thanks!
You skipped the most I was having trouble with.... By taking the stubborn pulley wheel off the water pump.
Yw, glad it worked for you
@@diytry4580 he wasn't actually thanking you for helping. He was thanking you for skipping HOW you got the f'n bolts loose on the wp pulley! Your video is as USELESS as the rest
Good job!
Thank you! appreciate the kind words
Bra my shit just don’t slide in I had to break the old one to take it out
Yeah I can see that happening cause it seemed almost impossible to get out. Some others I watched loosened the motor mount to get the old one out. I didn't have to...maybe I was just lucky. Glad you were able to get it out though.