How Do You Remove A Car Water Pump?
Removing an inspecting the water pump to your car may be the only way to diagnose problems in the cooling system. Unfortunately, the water pump is usually buried deep in the engine compartment, behind your radiator and cooling fan. By using the right tools and staying organized, it should only take you an hour or two to remove your water pump. Park your car on a level surface before your remove the water pump. This will help keep excess fluids such as anti-freeze and coolants from running into gutters. Allow your engine to cool down for at least a few hours before you drain your radiator fluid. Opening the radiator cap while the engine is hot is very dangerous, since the hot fluid creates pressure. Disconnect your car battery when you remove the water pump. This will prevent the cooling fan from starting while you are trying to get at the water pump. Always wear eye protection such as safety goggles whenever you work around a car battery. Drain the fluid from your radiator by removing
