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05-17-2013, 07:00 PM
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Water pump leaking on a 5.3
How tough is it to replace a water pump on a 5.3 in the car? Remember it's in a 92 S10! I've tightened all of my clamps and can't seem to find any leaks on the hoses, it's gotta be the water pump.
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05-17-2013, 07:49 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
Its not that bad if you have space
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05-17-2013, 09:09 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
The leak could just be the gaskets. They have a been know to leak. Try snugging the 6 mouting bolts up.
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05-17-2013, 09:11 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
Room? Don't have a lot of extra
 I'm gonna do it next week it can't be too bad!
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05-17-2013, 09:12 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
Don't they use O rings for gaskets?
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05-17-2013, 09:19 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
They use metal gaskets with orings built in. By the looks of it it is just a few hose clamps and one bolt and the rad it out of the way.
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05-17-2013, 09:59 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
Super easy to replace. Just need to take off every other accessory, but I did mine in 20 minutes (in my full size truck). My water pump was bad after I finished my swap. 80,000 miles on motor.
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05-18-2013, 05:58 AM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
Thanks for the advice Guy's I'll update after I get it done,have a lot of Honey dos to do this weekend.
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05-22-2013, 09:08 AM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
Anybody know the Torque specs for the water pump bolts?
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05-22-2013, 11:15 AM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
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05-22-2013, 11:39 AM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
Thank You! I couldn't find a chart, Hate to under or over tighten them.
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05-22-2013, 06:39 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
Got it done, No Leaky!! Filled it and refilled after it cooled down.
Thanks for the Help and advice. I have to admit I love that little truck. |
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05-22-2013, 07:55 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
I'm guessing a 5.3 in that little truck makes for some fun times!
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05-22-2013, 08:19 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
Yes it does, I think I might have been just as happy with a 4.8. Traction is a problem-that and a 260 lb. RIGHT FOOT
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05-22-2013, 09:07 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
I was going to say, I bet those high RPM burn outs are the root cause for the water pump failure.
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05-22-2013, 09:12 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
You would Know!
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05-22-2013, 09:17 PM
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Re: Water pump leaking on a 5.3
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