Water Pump Help!

[crazycooter]

I have a 94 v6. Of course the water pump has gone bad, I have the pulley off and air intake, belt etc, I got two of the bolts out, I do I get the rest off and the power steering. Or am I going about this the wrong way. Any one have any pics or tips or can walk me through it I would appreciate it.

[blackthunder50]

I checked a manual I have and I'm wondering if you have the 3.4L oe the 3.8L. The 3.4 has 5 mounting bolts and the 3.8L has 4 mounting bolts. Just becareful of the extra coolant that may be sitting in the pump unit. As for the accessories, take off what ever is needed and keep a pad and pencil to mar where they go so you dont forget. Feel free to ask any mr questions as I have the manual here.

[TraceZ]

I checked a manual I have and I'm wondering if you have the 3.4L oe the 3.8L.

1994 would be the 3.4.

The 3.8 was not offered until late 1995.

[crazycooter]

thanks for the help, I've taken off about 7 bolts now, my book shows about 11-12 bolts to take off and I have to take off the power steering pump and pulley, I don't have a clue how to do that I have a pulley removal tool but it looks like the tool would bend or warp the pulley. behind the power steering there are two or 3 bolts. ahhhhh this is really getting to much, should have taken it somewhere. help its a 3.4

[fastTa]

thanks for the help, I've taken off about 7 bolts now, my book shows about 11-12 bolts to take off and I have to take off the power steering pump and pulley, I don't have a clue how to do that I have a pulley removal tool but it looks like the tool would bend or warp the pulley. behind the power steering there are two or 3 bolts. ahhhhh this is really getting to much, should have taken it somewhere. help its a 3.4

Cooter you do not need to separate the PS pulley from the pump. I've done a few waterpumps on 3.4's and we didn't pull the pulley. You just have to jiggle the coil pack a little to get it to clear. Just loosen the 3 bolts that attach the coil pack assembly to the mounting plate on the PS pump.

[crazycooter]

thanks for the huge advice i'll try it tommorrow and let you know how it goes!

[Christopherrr]

thanks for the huge advice i'll try it tommorrow and let you know how it goes!

something I've learned from my years working on cars...take your time. you'll get it done a lot faster if you just observe, plan out, and get the right tools, instead of busting your knukles or stripping a bolt...a buddy to help doesn't hurt either...nor does a manual.

[crazycooter]

what sucks is that I live in the middle of no where, and I have a manuel but it sayes to pull the ps pulley to get the ps pump off. neighbor said he didn't think I should have to pull the pulley but it looks like bolts behind the pulley.

[crazycooter]

got it off but not with out major issues, i removed the coil pack and got the bolts for the ps bracket lose but it would no budge there or bolts on the back of the pump, ain't no swinging going on there. did a lot of pulling and swearing but finally got it off!

Next question, better to get a new wp or a rebuilt one? Also other than the gasket do I need anytype of sealant to put on the new one? Thanks in advance for the help!

[fastTa]

got it off but not with out major issues, i removed the coil pack and got the bolts for the ps bracket lose but it would no budge there or bolts on the back of the pump, ain't no swinging going on there. did a lot of pulling and swearing but finally got it off!

Next question, better to get a new wp or a rebuilt one? Also other than the gasket do I need anytype of sealant to put on the new one? Thanks in advance for the help!

Yep, water pumps on these are NOT fun. Glad you figured it out.