How to replace water pump on 1997 Grand Prix. Specifically, how to remove power steering pump.
Dec 20, 2010 at 7:26 AM
1997 Grand Prix(3.8) Water Pump
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REMOVAL
1. Engine coolant.
2. Electrical center and reposition.
3. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
4. Drivebelt.
5. Water pump pulley.
6. Power steering pump mounting bolts and reposition.
7. Bolts from water pump.
8. Water pump. Clean Water pump mating surfaces.
I posted a diagram there are only two bolt's holding the power steering pump to the block behind the pulley.
1. Engine coolant.
2. Electrical center and reposition.
3. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
4. Drivebelt.
5. Water pump pulley.
6. Power steering pump mounting bolts and reposition.
7. Bolts from water pump.
8. Water pump. Clean Water pump mating surfaces.
I posted a diagram there are only two bolt's holding the power steering pump to the block behind the pulley.
Dec 20, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Thank you for your quick response and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Follow up question, I successfully replace water pump, the diagram above very helpful. Now when I start the car, a clacking sound that goes away in a few minutes. I'm guessing maybe the water pump pulley is not properly aligned?
Follow up question, I successfully replace water pump, the diagram above very helpful. Now when I start the car, a clacking sound that goes away in a few minutes. I'm guessing maybe the water pump pulley is not properly aligned?
Dec 21, 2010 at 6:35 AM
If you never had the clacking before i would double everything you did.Make sure everything is aligned tight sitting flush etc.Merry christmas to you and your family.
Dec 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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