video.advanceautoparts.com/?v=1615498505 How to Install a Water Pump on a GM 5 3L V8 Engine - Advance Auto Parts: watch this video featuring products available on AdvanceAutoParts.com.
Wow, this video is definitely missing a step or two...... radiator fan shroud removal, tips on securing the water pump pulley so the fan clutch can be removal...
My question, before I replace the water pump is this, "Can the water pump make a chirping noise when it is starting to go bad." Mine started making the noise here recently and using an automotive stethoscope I believe the noise is coming from the water pump, but it's tough to say for certain. I removed the serpentine belt and ran the engine and the noise went away. Once I put the belt back on, the noise returned.
Vernon McNabb The chirping noise could be the water pump but it could be the idler or tension pulley they both have that noise when the bearing is starting to go bad!
Older model 5.3 V8s have fan/clutch. I have 2008 Silverado and it has the electric fans. I believe we are looking at something similar here. This channel has another video with an older 5.3 with the fan/clutch.
On my 5.3 it was major leaking. I removed the old pump it looked very new and it spun nicely. It had 2 aluminum gaskets i believe one blew out. The Alumaseal did not seal it and Normally i have 99% good results
To install a new water pump> Requires, new hoses, belts, thermostat, antifreeze coolant, and maybe some clamps. Cause when the water pump goes out, ITS NOT LONG! THESE THINGS WILL FAIL AS WELL> This will give you many many years of service. Why wait for some thing else to fail? DO IT? DO IT RIGHT 👍👍 Stop leak will buy you some time. BUT ITS GOING TO FAIL AS WELL. Big Time
