Wife's pump went out on Tahoe. First vid I saw was yours. Before I watched the end of this video I was going to tell u how blessed I was to find your helpful video. I asked The Lord to help me several times while changing the pump and watching your video. So I get done and crank it up and watched the end of your vid to find out you are a brother of mine in Christ. I hope The Lord blesses you for this video. Thank you for the video and being a light in a dark world! God bless you!
Yo gotta love dudes attitude. He's got the holy spirit in him and God paving the way. That's why he's so confident. If God is with you who could be against you. He gets the job done and he'll plow through evil and haters. He's got my respect. Keep preaching and wrenching brother.
Thx 😁 I was able to change the water pump on my 2005 Chevy Avalanche with the help of your video. Im a female cancer patient. I only weigh 81 pounds so yes if I can do it anyone can... Dont give up! Thx for touching so many lives by the words you speak. Thanks for reminding me that Jesus loves me! Your awesome!
Thanx to your video, I'm tackling my water pump,and thermostat today. No way I'm paying 5 to 700 bucks or more. Already replaced alternater 2001 Chevy Tahoe. Keep up good work, and God bless you!
I have an 04 suburban and picked your video for a water pump change and I'm glad I did. Christ saved me as well from a similar environment. Thanks for the awesome video my brother!
I've watched hundreds of DIY videos that have gotten me through many jobs but this is by far the best most inspiring video I've ever seen. I'm such a huge fan and can't wait to get cracking on this job. Thank you and keep up the great work.
This is the most wholesome repair channel I've ever watched. Thanks a lot for the tips, I love the speed you put into your work without sacrificing quality.
Thank you! The cardboard screw holder is genius. I've never even charged a battery and this weekend I'll be replacing a water pump and thermostat bc I refuse to pay the dealership $850 lol #superexcited
@@oldskoolfunk71 dear i am from France nedd water pump 5.3 vortec GMC Yukon 2002 which brand aftermarket pump good? Nor problème Airtex? Gates? Ac delco professionnel ? Ac delco GM original ? I dont know usa brand thanks
I was just thanking God I found this video. I really needed the encouragement for tackling this project with the right mindset and you totally nailed it. And then you went into witnessing for Christ…truly a blessing to hear your testimony Sir!
Thanks for the know how, im replacing the pump on my lifted 2000 chevy silverado K 2500 HD today. As a girl not many believe i can. Thanks to your vid, im about to show them wrong! 😉
I have changed water pumps on older vehicles in the past but was having doubts about my 2004 Tahoe. Best how to video I have watched. Thank you and God bless!
I’m following this video right now. I can’t thank you enough for helping me fix my Tahoe and saving me from spending all my savings at a shop. I have four kids so money is tight and this vid gave me the courage to tackle this job!!!
I watched this video in 2017 when I had to replace the water pump on my 06 Tahoe. It’s 2019 and the water pump is out again. I forgot how easy you made the process. Thanks again!!
Man I just got off work and walk in and my wife says “waters pouring out under the Tahoe”. I see where it’s coming from, walk straight in the house because I’ve never changed a water pump and Boom see your video on good old RU-vid. Thanks for showing me this, I’m going to save some money and follow your directions and tackle it myself. Thanks again!!!., Larry
I doubt the OP will see this comment since the video is 9yrs old but it’s worth leaving it anyway. Today I tackled this project with my son on our 01 Tahoe. It’s needed a new water pump for a long time. I was reluctant to take this on, not because I don’t know what I’m doing because I do. I’m a pretty smart DIY guy, worked in many trades and I do pretty well with just about anything. I’ve worked on cars all my life unprofessionally. Problem with me and cars is, when it comes to things like this something unexpected happens and it turns into a shit storm. I went in to this expecting the fan not to come off or like 5 out of the 6 water pump mounting bolts to snap off in the block. Not because I did anything wrong , just because that’s the normal crap that happens to me. I have to say, after watching this video it gave me the shot in the arm I needed to do it. My son and I did it together as he’s new to working on cars. Welp… it went perfectly! The fan broke loose with one whack, no bolts snapped and no unforeseen issues! I know this is typically an hour job, it took us 4. Only because I was taught in high school auto shop class over 3 decades ago. “If you remove it… clean it, paint it before putting it back on!” Needless to say, the engine compartment is squeaky clean and fresh now. Only thing I did additionally that was not mentioned is I changed the thermostat and I torqued everything to spec. Water pump 11 ft. lbs (first pass) then 22 ft. lbs. final pass. Thermostat housing 22 ft lbs Idler pulley and tensioner pulley 37 ft. lbs. Thank you OP for your excellent video and uplifting words. It was a great project for me and my son to do for some bonding and my truck runs great! The heat is lava hot now too! 🙂
Bought my 04 Sierra new. It now has over 400k miles and I'm about to put on the 3rd pump. I Always watch a vid to remember the bolt sizes and make sure I don't forget anything. This is the best video I have seen for this project. Thank you so much for this. Fantastic. Well done.
See this positivity and leadership, this generation has that mentality! I am a generation below him and will do my best to keep this type of thinking and teaching continued on down the road, this is how positive influence can greater society, we need to help each other and stop relying on technology for everything. If that statement sounds contradictory, it’s not, I know these type of people and always vacuum up their knowledge! This man is the definition of a “Real one”! I wish the youth would understand how beneficial the old school mentality is and create a bond to help each other learn from The old and new! Thanks my man, you are a legend!
Nice video, about to jump on my 2002 and run across your video. Your in encouraging words was great and very true ,put GOD first and have the faith it's just amazing we can do . Thanks again for the video a may God continue to Bless you.
Hey oldskool! Great video. I hadn't worked on my own car since the 80's. I watched another video before watching yours. It didn't look too bad of a job but... It was your video that gave me the encouragement to get out there and take care of business. I knocked it out in no time. Thanks for the tip on making a bolt template to keep the bolts in the right place. Did it just the way you said bro. Kicked it! You said it: "It that simple man. You can do it man." "The question is: Do you have the will power?" Jesus lead me to your video and through you gave me the faith to do it! Keep speaking the truth. Jesus is the answer! Blessings my brother. See you there!!
I watched your video this morning because the water pump on my 2001 Chevy Silverado (4.8L v8) was weeping. I pulled the old one in drizzling rain, and had trouble getting the fan off of it, but I got it done, and had everything buttoned back up just before the bottom fell out (rain). Thanks for posting such content! Even though you uploaded this vid years ago, it continues to be relevant!
I don't know why anyone would give this a thumbs down. Very informative. I'm a female and you gave me the confidence to do this. I also enjoyed your motivational speech at the end - 100% truth right there!
I thought I was searching for a video to help with my water pump, it turns out that it is me I needed to fix first. Perfect video at a perfect time, Gods timing is perfect. Still making an impact brother. Much blessings to you and yours.
I used your video to fix my water pump, I will be posting my own video thanking you for all of your help. You were an inspiration, and I probably never would’ve attempted this fix without seeing your video. Thank you for everything you do, and no job is too big! Much love.
What a coincidence today is the day we replace our water pump. Thanks to your video and very informative with the cardboard template. Never changed this part ever. First time and with the other comments it is very encouraging and yes never give up, with confidence and God on your side everything is possible with Faith. Blessings to you and your videos may you be the light in darkness.🙏
Amazing video and great motivational speech at the end. Here's a little help for everyone using this video. Torque Specs below : Water Pump 6 bolts - 11 Ibs first time around - 22 Ibs final time Thermostat Housing - 12 Ibs
i just gotta say...this video saved me about $200 and it was well done and for the most part..detailed...it took me about 3 hours in 95 degrees because i never done it...but thank you...your awesome
This helped me more Spiritually than Mechanically...God Bless u brother...im A Christian filled with the Holy ghost, and i was a lil discouraged because i have to do the same work this weekend but im good now and more confident thanks man of God more Blessing ur way....💯💯🙏🏾💪🏿
Joseph Upali I totally agree 100%! I replaced my O1 Silverado WP today and this dudes video was not only informative but dude really made me feel like I could do it! God bless homie!
thank you, you made me feel empowered, I would never tried this on my 2004 suburban, i've done it on my 1992 suburban, but this was more daunting, you gave me the courage to try this one. thanks for the encouragement.
Just like so many others here, I wanted to thank you for the great tutorial. You gave me the confidence to tackle this job. It really was pretty painless. I worried about the fan, but the boa constrictor held the pulley enough, and off she came. You helped me save my family several hundred dollars. Thank you!
This guy is good and a hell of a motivationer his great guy listening to him makes you feel good and brings you up Thanks bro for your help and concern God bless you 😊
awesome video man and encouragement really helped me. just bought a 02 avalanche from a dealership turned out to be a reall lemon just after a few days one problem after another and dealership refuses to fix or give me my money back and now my water pump give me the determination and the knowledge to get this done im all about doing right by peaple and peaple will do right by you. dealerships are liers and theives that just want your money. gotta keep my head up
I've done my own car repairs for years but I hate spending time on trial and error. This is the best how to video I've ever seen. Thank you oldskool funk! You are the man and even better you love Jesus!
Thank you and much respect due! You are speaking the whole truth about JESUS are Lord and Savior. I’m a firm believer saved by grace, and your message was very encouraging. I’m definitely going to give it a go with changing out my water pump and the icing on the cake is it looks like you’re a Charger fan as well. Go bolts ⚡️ ✌🏽❤️ and blessings to you bro keep up the good work.
Totally forgot about my water pump and want to be a better follower of Christ! Man thank you man! Love the part about mindset and avoiding sabotaging ourselves. So important in life and can never be reminded too much. Thank you for the motivation and believing in us. I put the smash on the subscribe button. Easy decision.
This is a great video, great details. I followed this to the T and it made the job so much easier. I'd have never though of making a template for the bolts but what a great idea. I'm definitely an amateur, as shade tree mechanic, and I've tackled harder stuff than this but this is worth the time to watch; it shortened the job by an hour easily. Thank you!!
great video. had my water pump changed in an hour just like you said thanks. Little intimidated at first but after watching you got it done. thanks a lot. God bless you for helping us do this. very motivational also.
Whats up oldskool funk,my brother in Christ,i would like to say you just saved me a lot of money by watching your video,it took me about 2 hours,was not hard at all,i think i could of did it in about a hour and a half if it was not for the fan,it took few minutes longer to loosen that nut to get the fan off ,but other then that, it was not bad at all ,i even had money left over to do my own oil change,thanks a lot oldskool funk and may GOD keep blessing you,just as GOD is using you as his servant to bless us.
Thanks! I confidently tackled mine after watching this video and discovered it wasn't the pump that was leaking. The lower hose clamp had broken and coolant was escaping on the low side of the hose. New clamp and all is dry.
Very clear and simple 16 minute video. I have watch many videos that are over 30 minutes on how to change a water pump and still weren't as simple as yours. Thanks, now I feel I can do it myself.
extremely helpful video. I appreciate this greatly. I just pulled mine and will pick up the new one tomorrow evening on my way home and put it in. thank you. oh, I never did find a weep hole...even after I pulled the pump.
Thanks bro you talk made me tackle this job I’m strong minded person who is very independent I have to be an good example for my kids and grandkids and for the faces that are coming after we are long gone 7 generations AHO
I was sitting on Sun at 10:00 am in my PJs. My truck had bled dexcool on the driveway Fri evening and weird things had happend a couple days ago. I'd had a 'REDUCED ENGINE POWER' message and my truck had almost died on the highway which I didn't understand. I had already figured it out and purchased the water pump and parts but was going to give up, take it in to a mechanic on Mon and pay through the nose. Then I put this video on. Thought it was just like the usual how-to until the end. I realize now that I was afraid to take the job on for no other reason than my mindset was wrong. The talk pumped me up instantly. By the end I said to myself DAMN LETS GO MAN and busted out to the garage. I removed all the parts, flushed my coolant, reassembled and installed everything back. Then as I was flipping through my Haynes to double check something, I read that the "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" message that had come on my panel a couple days ago was caused by the failed water pump and that the consequent shutting down of cylinders had corrupted my oil with gasoline. I changed the oil immediately before starting the engine. If I hadn't done the job myself, I would never have found this out and driven my car to a mechanic who would probably not have changed the oil. I would have LOST MY ENGINE!!! Thank you man for kicking my butt. You are right, don't EVER give up. Your words saved my truck from immediate damage. Lets hope there was no perm damage from the overheat.
Hi I just read your comment. I may be buying a 2003 with this condition. Thanks for the tip about changing the oil. Did yours OVERHEAT? That’s what I am praying doesn’t happen to this vehicle before or after I get it. It belongs to my son. I told him as long as he repairs it, it passes State and Emissions I may buy it.
Hey Bro, yours was the 1st video I saw trying to help my man change his joint out. Brah, you helped BIG TIME and I only needed to watch once and we were good. Saved my man mad cash. God bless you!
