water pump install - success

[2007GPGTSC]

Hey guys N girls today I had to install a water pump in my 2007 Grand Prix the overall process took nearly 2 hours now keep in mind this was my first time doing a water pump on a W body so I took my time

below I will show several pictures throughout the process of installing the pump.

the pump choice was a Duralast lifetime warranty from autozone $34.99 - thanks Scottydoggs

I will also show you a video of the old pumps bearing growl.

Video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4i9...OE&app=desktop

Photos :

Getting old pump out



Cleaning old gunk and gasket off - it was the original gasket aluminum - came off in one piece


Old pump

New pump with gasket on - placed a thin layer of black RTV on both sides of the gasket

Again new pump

Car jacked up



Cleaning up the bolts - and yes I cleaned all 8 bolts off there was some gunk on the smaller ones


All cleaned and ready to meet the new pump

[2007GPGTSC]

More pictures lol :

4 long bolts with thread sealant (400°f) terrible picture my bad

Took of tire to gain betrer access to ps pump

New pump on

Ps pump back on



After I reinstalled both pulleys torqued everything down and filled and purged the system lost about a gallon or so when I removed the old pump all is good with no leaks

[dmahlikGT]

Good job,just did my pump on friday too lol. Was a success,hated the bleeding process though car was almost overheating a few times but all was good after a few minutes.

[2007GPGTSC]

I have a wonderful zero spill funnel that does all the bleeding for me just put it on fill the block n rad and fire it up and as it circulates the air comes out the funnel and coolant takes its place its neat