2004 Z06

I'm going to try and tackle replacing the water pump on my Z this weekend. Anyone have any suggestions or advice to avoid any possible pitfalls?

Thank you CF

EBvette02

I just watched my neighbor do this on my 02 coupe. Took him all of 30 minutes. its not very hard at all.

1. remove the air cleaner intake duct
2. remove accessory drive
3. disconnect the hoses from water pump
4. remove the water pump bolts, 6 of them
5. remove the water pump gaskets, mine were metal so no scrapping needed
6. reverse the steps, and fill back up your radiator with dex cool.

7. drink a beer. oh hell, drink a beer between every step.

good luck.

i have pictures i can email you if you need them.
just pm

knyght4

See part 1 of instructions:
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1

Vega$Vette

Don't forget to burp the system. Leave the cap off and squeezing the hoses helps. This will get air out of the system.

Air block will not let coolant get to the T-stat and the stat will not open.

redrckt97

is there a mileage range where the pump should be replaced - assuming it is not leaking?

Vega$Vette

Not really.

2004 Z06

Thanks alot guys, all the info really helps doesn't look overwhelming anymore.

I'm gonna see if i can start on it tomorrow morning....and hopefully not have too many beers in between steps

WKMCD

It's pretty simple nut and bolt stuff if you can turn a wrench. Mine went out at 45k.

sneakelman

Someone say "turn a wrench"?