Decided to make a how to video, hope it helps someone!
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Re: Replaced the water pump in my 2008 CTS This weekend...
Thanks, that was very well done.
as far as the water pump bolts are concerned; the Chilton manual reads remove the water pump bolts and "discard all bolts" on all years 3.0 and 3.6 engines. the Chilton manual is available on line all you need is a library card.
Thanks, that was very well done.
as far as the water pump bolts are concerned; the Chilton manual reads remove the water pump bolts and "discard all bolts" on all years 3.0 and 3.6 engines. the Chilton manual is available on line all you need is a library card.
Re: Replaced the water pump in my 2008 CTS This weekend...
Yep, when I replaced mine I bought the OEM pump because it was the only one I knew came with new bolts and gasket.
That didn't stop me from snapping one of the new bolts by overtightening because I also watched the same video and tried to tighten them to 22 lb. ft. Mine was not sticking out at all though, and ended up using a left hand drill bit which took it right out easily.
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Yep, when I replaced mine I bought the OEM pump because it was the only one I knew came with new bolts and gasket.
That didn't stop me from snapping one of the new bolts by overtightening because I also watched the same video and tried to tighten them to 22 lb. ft. Mine was not sticking out at all though, and ended up using a left hand drill bit which took it right out easily.
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Just like your door actuator and motor mount videos... EXCELLENT quality, content, and narration.
Thanks for the contributions! :highfive:
Just like your door actuator and motor mount videos... EXCELLENT quality, content, and narration.
Thanks for the contributions! :highfive:
Re: Replaced the water pump in my 2008 CTS This weekend...
Hmm so you can't reuse the original bolts? I will be doing this job tomorrow and plan to reuse the factory bolts but use a little blue locktite if necessary.
Why would you need to replace the bolts otherwise? They are not torque to yield?
Hmm so you can't reuse the original bolts? I will be doing this job tomorrow and plan to reuse the factory bolts but use a little blue locktite if necessary.
Why would you need to replace the bolts otherwise? They are not torque to yield?
Re: Replaced the water pump in my 2008 CTS This weekend...
For the minimal cost of new bolts if they didn't come with your pump, I wouldn't chance it.
For the minimal cost of new bolts if they didn't come with your pump, I wouldn't chance it.
Re: Replaced the water pump in my 2008 CTS This weekend...
This is some additional information I dug up on bolt replacement:
This is some additional information I dug up on bolt replacement:
Re: Replaced the water pump in my 2008 CTS This weekend...
Thanks davedogcaddy! I'm actually using one of your Videos to replace the front passenger door actuator. The water pump will be next up to replace.
Thanks davedogcaddy! I'm actually using one of your Videos to replace the front passenger door actuator. The water pump will be next up to replace.
Re: Replaced the water pump in my 2008 CTS This weekend...
Just finished researching replacement water pumps on ebay. I didn't see any shipped with new bolts. Thank You for taking the time to point this small but important detail out (17:30 minute mark of your video).
PS - The passenger front door actuator replacement went flawless! Well, I did try to purchase a new (other) = used item from an individual seller on ebay. It kinda appeared that they might have purchased and didn't need for whatever reason. Well you guessed it. It was the wrong part. Ended up having to go to my local Cadillac stealership and getting the part while the car was still torn down. Let me add that I'm not actually the one turning these bolts, so you know I was called everything but a child of God!
Just finished researching replacement water pumps on ebay. I didn't see any shipped with new bolts. Thank You for taking the time to point this small but important detail out (17:30 minute mark of your video).
PS - The passenger front door actuator replacement went flawless! Well, I did try to purchase a new (other) = used item from an individual seller on ebay. It kinda appeared that they might have purchased and didn't need for whatever reason. Well you guessed it. It was the wrong part. Ended up having to go to my local Cadillac stealership and getting the part while the car was still torn down. Let me add that I'm not actually the one turning these bolts, so you know I was called everything but a child of God!
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I bought my OEM water pump from Amazon for about $130 which included the gasket and bolts. Just checked now and it is $103 + 20% off, so you can get it close to $80.
https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-251-...51-749-Original-Equipment-Water/dp/B007QBP71S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532619579
I bought my OEM water pump from Amazon for about $130 which included the gasket and bolts. Just checked now and it is $103 + 20% off, so you can get it close to $80.
https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-251-...51-749-Original-Equipment-Water/dp/B007QBP71S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532619579
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Yeah, i almost ALWAYS buy OEM, but no one local that was open had it and I didn't feel comfortable with my wife continuing to drive the car while I waited for it to arrive (she has a long commute and we discovered this on a Saturday evening, so it would have been mid week at least to get the part). So I picked up a brand new Duralast one from AutoZone, lifetime warranty, blah blah blah. About $96. Hopefully that doesn't bite me down the road. Pump looked identical anyway. How hard is it for them to screw up manufacturing a pump
Time will tell...
Yeah, i almost ALWAYS buy OEM, but no one local that was open had it and I didn't feel comfortable with my wife continuing to drive the car while I waited for it to arrive (she has a long commute and we discovered this on a Saturday evening, so it would have been mid week at least to get the part). So I picked up a brand new Duralast one from AutoZone, lifetime warranty, blah blah blah. About $96. Hopefully that doesn't bite me down the road. Pump looked identical anyway. How hard is it for them to screw up manufacturing a pump
Time will tell...
Re: Replaced the water pump in my 2008 CTS This weekend...
I bought a pump off rock auto for $47... Bought OEM bolts to replace the old ones... $50.... WTF... How do 6 very small bolts cost more than the pump....
Didn't feel comfortable with what the TSB said... I set my torque wrench to the lowest setting it had... It goes to 120in/lbs but you can dial it down and MAYBE its 108.
Coated the new gasket with a small amount of form a gasket for water pumps and installed it. I tightened the bolts as far as I dared. Did not wait for it to click. Have put about 100 miles on it since and no leaks on it so I am thinking it should be fine.
Rodney
I bought a pump off rock auto for $47... Bought OEM bolts to replace the old ones... $50.... WTF... How do 6 very small bolts cost more than the pump....
Didn't feel comfortable with what the TSB said... I set my torque wrench to the lowest setting it had... It goes to 120in/lbs but you can dial it down and MAYBE its 108.
Coated the new gasket with a small amount of form a gasket for water pumps and installed it. I tightened the bolts as far as I dared. Did not wait for it to click. Have put about 100 miles on it since and no leaks on it so I am thinking it should be fine.
Rodney
water pump just started leaking at @ 130k miles, just subscribed to your videos. So helpful, you rock! Gonna order the oem kit
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