How to replace a water pump on a 1989 Oldsmobile touring Sedan 98 model?

SHYUCESS

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1989 OLDSMOBILE 98
15,000 MILES

The car needs a new water pump, I went to a couple places and its told to 1.6 hours of a job, I want to know how to do it myself.

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 AT 10:22 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
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Disconnect battery ground cable and drain cooling system.
Remove drive belts and disconnect radiator hoses and heater hoses from pump.
Remove water pump pulley attaching bolts, Fig. 28. The long bolt is accessed through hole in body side rail. Remove pump pulley.
Remove water pump attaching bolts and the water pump.
Reverse procedure to install.

Good luck

Roy