I would like to change the water pump myself but do not have a repair manual.
Where is the water pump located on a 2000 Chevy Impala?
Do you have the 3.4 or the 3.8? Oh well. No one bothers to give that sort of vital information on here... Don't forget to buy RTV when you go buy the pump.
Anyway, the 3.4:
To Remove:
Drain the cooling system.
Remove the drive belt guard if equipped.
Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Drive belt.
Water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
Water pump bolts, pump and gasket.
Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
To Install:
Install or connect the following:
Water pump gasket and pump.
Water pump bolts. Tighten the water pump bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Water pump pulley and bolt until snug.
Drive belt.
Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. Lbs.).
If removed, install the drive belt guard.
Fill the cooling system.
Inspect for leaks.
For the 3.8:
To Remove:
Drain the cooling system.
Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Drive belt.
Water pump pulley bolts.
Water pump pulley.
Power steering pump and reposition.
Water pump bolts.
Water pump.
Water pump gasket.
Clean and inspect the water pump mating surfaces.
To Install:
Install or connect the following:
Water pump gasket.
Water pump. Tighten the long water pump bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. Lbs.) Tighten the short water pump bolts to 22 Nm (16 ft. Lbs.)
Water pump pulley.
Water pump pulley bolts. Tighten the bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
Power steering pump.
Drive belt.
Fill the cooling system.
You're lookin' at eight bolts on the pump in most vehicles your make/model.
Where is the water pump located on a 2000 Chevy Impala?
if you want to do this on your own' go to your nearest auto parts store and purchase a repair manual specific to your car.
read first before you attempt to perform the job. or you can have someone you trust to assist you. repair manuals usually range in price from 15.00-up.good luck ' i hope this helps.
I know the part is about 60 bucks but the labor is around 3 to 4 hundred. Well once half of whats under the hood in on your front lawn you will understand why they charge so much to replace it.
Dude I will never replace a water pump again but good luck
PAY A GM TECH TO DO IT!
