Can't replace serpentine belt after removing to replace water pump.

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drain coolant. remove serpentine belt. remove bolts holding on water pump. gently pry old pump off. put new pump on. torque bolts to spec. install serpentine belt. refill coolant.

1. You'll need a tool to release the tension on the serpentine belt and when you need to put the belt back on. Regular standard socket wrenches will suffice for the rest.

If your engine looks the same as the video, the pump can removed without having to move other components out of the way.

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Loosen the pump pulley bolts with the serpentine belt still on. This will put tension on the pulley so it doesn\'t turn. Then take serpentine belt off. Then remove the four bolts on the water pump. Have a drip pan under the pump. Clean pump mating surface on the engine. Install new pump with O ring. The link below gives detailed info.



How do you replace the water pump on Lincoln Continental

Yes it would have been part of the job unless you have a electric water pump wich I very much doubt. Let the mechanic know what happened. Serpentine belts can be put on a diffrent way to normal & look right but be slightly loose & may come off. I always draw a diagram before removeing it if there is not a diagram on the bonnett. They should have a book or be able to look up the correct routing.

Below is the master help link provided to go through belt routing diagram:---Timing belt, drive belt, serpentine belt, accessory belt, fan belt, engine belt routing diagrams for all types of car models?
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http://carbeltrouting.blogspot.in/2012/02/timing-beltdrive-beltserpentine.html
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For water pump replacement i suggest you to check the help link provided below.

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Water pump replacing procedure for all vehicles?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/water-pump-replacing-procedure-for-all.html
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HOW TO REPLACE A WATER PUMP

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-water-pump.html

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How to route Water Pump Belt for 1992 Oldsmobile ?

http://carbeltrouting.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-route-water-pump-belt-for-1992.html

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How to replace Water Pump on Car ?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-water-pump-on-acura-car.html

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How to Remove Water Pump?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-remove-water-pump-on-toyota.html

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Where is Water Pump located ?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-water-pump-located-on-toyota.html

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This will help. Thanks.

Just to clarify i asked what size motor was in his car. The reason for that statement that removing the timing cover ,chain and exhaust wasent required to change the water pump is that on 3.4 V6 engines none of that is required. To change the water pump in my car ( 99 grand am gt 3.4L) all you need to do is remove serpentine belt, remove the 4 bolts holding on the water pump pulley, then remove the 5 water pump retaining bolts and it out. Then you just need t remove any traces of the old gasket clean the surface put a new gasket on following it with the new water pump torque the 5 retaining bolts , water pump pulley torque its 4 bolts put the serpentine belt back on fill and bleed the coolant system and your done. All the work done easily from the top of the motor without any special tools. It took me a hour and a half. So there is a huge difference in changing water pumps on a 4 cylinder engine and a 6 cylinder engine this is why I asked what engine he had in his car.

To replace the water pump on a Cavalier follow these steps:

* Disconnect negative battery cable

* Drain the cooling system into a proper container.

* Remove the serpentine belt

* Remove the alternator and bracket

* Unscrew the water pump pulley mounting bolts and remove the pulley.

* Unfasten the mounting bolts and remove the water pump.

* Use a putty knife and thoroughly clean old gasket material off of gasket mounting surface.

* Place a small bead of RTV sealant on new water pump.

* Put on gasket and make sure bolt holes are lined up properly.

* Install the water pump and tighten the retaining bolts to 18 ft lbs.

* Install the water pump pulley and then go back to retaining bolts and tighten to 22 ft lbs.

* Reinstall alternator and bracket.

* Put on serpentine belt.

* Fill cooling system to proper level with coolant.

* Connect battery cable, start the engine, and check for leaks.

Sure hope this helped you and good luck with the repair.

here is a step by step instruction on how to replace your water pump. please do not forget to rate and comment about your experience today with fixya.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
   
3. If necessary for access, remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
   
4. Partially drain the coolant, into a suitable container, to a level below the water pump.
   
5. If equipped, remove the serpentine belt guard/cover.
   
6. Remove the serpentine belt.
   
7. Remove the retaining bolts, then remove the water pump pulley.
   
8. Unfasten the 5 water pump attaching bolts, then remove the water pump and gasket. Discard the gasket.
   

To install:

1. Thoroughly clean the water pump mounting surfaces.
   
2. Position a new gasket, then install the water pump.
   
3. Install the attaching bolts and tighten them to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   
4. Install the water pump pulley.
   
5. Install the serpentine belt and belt cover/guard (if equipped).
   
6. Refill the cooling system with the specified type and amount amount of engine coolant.
   
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
   
8. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
   

I am sure the leak is the water pump based on years of Escort work, The ZX2 is equipped with a 2.0L DOHC V-Tech engine. The water pump is on the front (rt side of car) of the engine block, visible with the hood up. NAPA autoparts replacement instructions are to loosen the belt drive pulley from the pump BEFORE removing the serpentine belt. Once the four bolts are loose, take the belt off (good time to replace?) remove bolts and old water pump (four more bolts)- it will be tight, but it comes out- clean gasket area and install new gasket and pump in reverse order. That includes putting the pulley on and hand tightening the bolts, put on the belt, finish tightening the bolts to the pulley.